November 9, 2024 6:06 pm

Smile 2 Director Reveals the 'Tragic' Pop Stars Who Inspired the Sequel
Smile 2 Director Reveals the 'Tragic' Pop Stars Who Inspired the Sequel

Smile 2 Director Reveals the ‘Tragic’ Pop Stars Who Inspired the Sequel

With Parker Finn’s original Smile becoming a surprise box office hit in 2022, it’s no wonder that the up-and-coming director had to look outside the box for inspiration when creating the sequel he never expected to exist. Now, with Smile 2 on track to surpass its predecessor, Finn has finally revealed the film’s surprising origin story, which involves a deep dive into the darker side of the entertainment industry.

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​Parker Finn based Naomi Scott’s cursed pop star on tragic pop and rock icons, including Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse. Read More