Since 2017, the 47 Meters Down series has become one of the most sturdy, reliable sharksploitation franchises in the game, its first two entries raking in over $110M worldwide on a collective budget of less than $18M. You like seeing folks get menaced by sharks? You like aquatic-based horror? Well, every so often you get a new 47 Meters Down movie, everyone goes home happy.
Now it appears that the next installment in the 47 Meters Down franchise is upon us. According to a new report at Deadline Hollywood, the third film in this newly-minted trilogy will be titled 47 Meters Down: The Wreck, and comes to us from series creator Johannes Roberts and screenwriter Ernest Riera, who scripted the first two films. Whereas Roberts directed the first two films in the series, this chapter will be helmed by My Bloody Valentine director Patrick Lussier.
So, what’s this one about? We’re glad you asked. Says Deadline:
“The story will follow a father who is determined to rebuild his relationship with his daughter as they bond during a scuba diving in beautiful tropical waters while exploring a famous shipwreck. But soon after their descent, their master diver has an accident leaving them alone and unprotected inside the labyrinth of the wreck. As tensions rise and oxygen dwindles, the pair must use their newfound bond to escape the wreck and the relentless barrage of bloodthirsty great white sharks.”
Deadline’s report goes on to reveal that 47 Meters Down: The Wreck will go into production later this year, with casting decisions underway even as we speak. We like the angle on this one – the father and daughter trapped within the maze-like corridors of a massive shipwreck, and are curious to see what Lussier does with that set-up. Lots of opportunities for shark-based carnage, seems like.
Says Roberts:
“We can’t wait for audiences to be trapped underwater with us again. 47 Meters Down: The Wreck is going to be the biggest, most-intense film of this franchise.”
Adds Byron Allen, founder/chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group (the company behind the film):
“47 Meters Down: The Wreck is the perfect continuation of our shark-filled franchise. This film will once again have moviegoers terrified and on the edge of their seats.”
Nothing further to report on 47 Meters Down: The Wreck, but rest assured that we’ll be keeping you informed with further updates on this one as they roll in. Stay tuned for those, gang, and – in the meantime – stay the hell out of the water, yeah?
