Directed by Ben Wheatley (In the Earth;
Rebecca) and written by Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber and Dean Georgaris,
Meg 2: The Trench is adapted from the novel 'The Trench' by
Steve Alten. The titular giant shark of
the first film
has been multiplied this time with Jason Statham once again
plumbing the depths of the ocean as rescue diver Jonas Taylor.
Wu Jing, Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Skyler
Samuels, Sienna Guillory
and Cliff Curtis also star.
Meg 2: The Trench is in UK/ROI cinemas from August 4th.
Check out the first trailer and posters below.
The official synopsis reads:
Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush this summer in “Meg 2: The Trench,” a literally larger-than-life thrill ride that supersizes the 2018 blockbuster and takes the action to higher heights and even greater depths with multiple massive Megs and so much more! Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing as they lead a daring 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 Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse pounding race against time. Immerse yourself in the most electrifying cinematic experience of the year with “Meg 2: The Trench” – where the depths of the ocean are matched only by the heights of sheer, unstoppable excitement!
