Director Alexandre Aja is preparing to plunge horror fans back into unrelenting aquatic carnage with Crawl 2. Announcements have been keeping fans posted on the project.
Now, character actor Richard Brake has officially joined the cast of the upcoming Crawl sequel. Brake brings rich genre experience from hits like Barbarian, Rob Zombie’s 31, and most recently Pinocchio Unstrung, which we discussed in our interview. Consequently, his addition promises to heighten the terrifying stakes of this sprawling creature feature.
Expanding an Exceptional Ensemble Cast for Urban Survival
The latest casting announcements have also brought several other talented performers into the deadly fold alongside Brake. Sarah Niles, Ray Panthaki, Charley Palmer Rothwell, and Flula Borg have also boarded the film. These versatile actors join previously announced leads Mason Gooding and Emily Rudd. Together, this impressive ensemble must fight for survival against ruthless apex predators.
Trading Florida Swamps for a Submerged New York City
The ambitious follow-up leaves behind Florida’s hurricane-battered suburban homes. Instead, the narrative shifts the catastrophic action directly to New York City. Rising floodwaters transform concrete skyscraper canyons and sewer systems into an all-you-can-eat aquatic feeding ground. The urban setting cleverly taps into classic urban legends about alligators lurking beneath major cities.
Visionary Horror Filmmakers Return to Direct the Mayhem
Alexandre Aja returns to the director’s chair to helm the high-octane sequel. He co-wrote the terrifying screenplay alongside Jason Harry Pagan, Andrew Deutschman, and Gregory Levasseur. Meanwhile, legendary producer Sam Raimi reunites with Craig Flores and Aja to produce the feature. This powerhouse creative team aims to expand the original’s claustrophobic suspense into widespread chaos.
Building on a Massive Creature-Feature Success
The original 2019 sleeper hit, Crawl, earned over $91 million worldwide against a modest $15 million budget. That film trapped Kaya Scodelario and Barry Pepper inside a flooded crawlspace during a Category 5 storm. Now, Paramount Pictures has scheduled Crawl 2 to hit theaters on July 16, 2027. Fans who want to relive the original nightmare can stream Crawl (review) on Prime Video and Apple TV. Here’s a look back at the trailer.
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