According to ScreenRant, writer and director David Robert Mitchell confirmed that filming has already passed its fourth week, although he remains tight-lipped about what the new chapter has in store.
‘They Follow’ Is Finally Moving Forward
Mitchell offered the update while talking about his latest work “The End of Oak Street,” revealing that production on “They Follow” has been underway for four weeks. While he could “say very little” about the sequel itself, he made clear that the project is progressing and that he is “very excited” for audiences to see it “when it’s ready.”
The update is particularly significant after the continuation spent years stuck in development. “They Follow” was first announced in October 2023, with Mitchell returning to write and direct and Maika Monroe reprising her role as Jay Height. The film was originally expected to begin shooting in early 2025, but production was later delayed because of scheduling conflicts.
That wait has been unusually long for a follow-up to a movie that developed such a strong reputation. Released in 2014, “It Follows” starred Monroe as a young woman pursued by a supernatural entity that could take the appearance of different people and relentlessly move toward its target. The picture was praised for its direction, performances, cinematography and distinctive approach to psychological horror.
The original film was also a major success on a relatively modest budget. Made for approximately $1.3 million, “It Follows” earned $23.3 million worldwide and eventually developed a cult following, with critics frequently describing it as one of the defining horror movies of the 2010s.
“They Follow” is expected to continue the story roughly a decade after the events of the first entry. The sequel has also expanded its cast with performers including Naomi Ackie, Justine Lupe, Jackie Earle Haley, Michael Gandolfini and Melora Walters, although details about their characters remain undisclosed.