Date:August 4,2023
Meg 2: The Trench is an upcoming science fiction action horror film directed by Ben Wheatley from a screenplay by Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber, and Dean Georgaris, based on the 1999 novel The Trench by Steve Alten. Serving as the sequel to The Meg (2018), the film stars Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Skyler Samuels, and Cliff Curtis.
Meg 2: The Trench is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 4, 2023, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
| Directed by | Ben Wheatley |
|---|---|
| Screenplay by | Jon HoeberErich HoeberDean Georgaris |
| Story by | Dean GeorgarisJon HoeberErich Hoeber |
| Based on | The Trench by Steve Alten |
| Produced by | Lorenzo di BonaventuraBelle Avery |
| Starring | Jason StathamWu JingSophia CaiPage KennedySergio Peris-MenchetaSkyler SamuelsCliff Curtis |
| Cinematography | Haris Zambarloukos |
| Edited by | Jonathan Amos |
| Music by | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Production companies | CMC PicturesDF PicturesDi Bonaventura PicturesApelles Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Release date | August 4, 2023 |
| Countries | ChinaUnited States |
| Language | English |
Premise
Jonas Taylor leads a research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal, prehistoric sharks and relentless environmental plunderers, they must outrun, outsmart and outswim their merciless predators.
Cast
- Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor
- Wu Jing[1]
- Sophia Cai as Meiying Zhang[2]
- Page Kennedy as DJ[2]
- Sergio Peris-Mencheta[3]
- Skyler Samuels[3]
- Cliff Curtis as James “Mac” Mackreides[2]
- Sienna Guillory[3]