While the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise is set to return with a new sequel, Freddie Prinze Jr. has shed some light on what to expect. In an interview with Scale Talk Podcast with David Miniatures, Prinze Jr. discussed his return to the franchise and the direction of the new film.
Prinze Jr. confirmed that he will be playing Ray again in the upcoming sequel, but clarified that he and co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt, who reprises her role as Julie, will not be the leads of the new movie. Instead, they will be a driving force for the new cast of characters, who will deal with the newest incarnation of The Fisherman killer.
Prinze Jr. lauded director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s approach to the new film, stating that she has “taken such good care of Love’s character, Julie James, and my character, Ray Bronson.” He said that Robinson’s script is “wonderfully written” and that she has found a way to incorporate the original characters into the story in a way that “makes sense.”
Prinze Jr.’s comments suggest that the new I Know What You Did Last Summer film may follow a similar approach to the recent Scream franchise, which brought back original characters but focused on new protagonists. This would mean that Prinze Jr. and Hewitt’s characters will likely play a supporting role in the new film, rather than being at the center of it.
The announcement of the new film’s approach has raised concerns among fans, with some worried that Prinze Jr.’s character’s fate may be tied to the new cast. However, it’s also possible that his character will serve as a source of emotional support or guidance for the new characters, helping them navigate the horrors that await them.
The new I Know What You Did Last Summer film is set for release in 2025 and will be directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, who co-wrote the script with Leah McKendrick and Sam Lansky. The cast includes Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, and others, with Prinze Jr. and Hewitt reprising their roles as Ray and Julie, respectively.