Spring Breakers 2 Official with Bella Thorne as Writer, Director, Star

Spring Breakers 2 is officially in development, with Bella Thorne taking the reins as writer, director, and star, Entertainment Weekly has confirmed. Original producers Chris and Roberta Hanley have returned to helm the sequel. “The original Spring Breakers was an iconic cultural touchstone, and taking the reins as a filmmaker is a dream project for me,” Thorne said in a statement. “I’m so grateful to Chris and Roberta Hanley for trusting me with their world. I’ve always been drawn to stories that explore the unapologetic, unfiltered side of youth culture, and I can’t wait to deliver a wild, high-stakes thrill ride that honors the first film while forging its own distinct path.” Echoing the original, Thorne’s sequel will center on “five girls entering the wildest party of their lives on spring break, only to realize they were never guests — just targets,” according to Entertainment Weekly. Spring Breakers casting director Mary Vernieu, who more recently worked on Knives Out, and her Euphoria collaborator Jessica Kelly will hold an international casting call for Thorne’s co-stars. “After seeing an early cut of Bella’s feature debut, Color Your Hurt, Roberta and I instantly recognize...