Brandy, the acclaimed singer and actress, has expressed her enthusiasm for a potential return in the forthcoming sequel to the iconic teen horror series, "I Know What You Did Last Summer." Despite surviving her ordeal in the 1998 sequel "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer," Brandy revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that she has yet to be approached for the new installment.
During her interview, Brandy emphasized her character's resilience, stating, "I need them to give me a call because I survived in that movie! I came out in the end, bloodied up, ready to go. I did not die in that film!" She even playfully called out co-stars Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., urging them to get in touch as they reportedly negotiate their return.
News of the sequel surfaced in February 2023, with reports from Deadline, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter noting that Sony Pictures was in the early development stages. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, known for her work on "Thor: Love and Thunder" and "Do Revenge," is slated to direct, while Leah McKendrick is on board as the scriptwriter.
The movie franchise, inspired by Lois Duncan's 1973 novel, spins a chilling tale of a group of friends haunted by a hook-wielding killer after covering up a fatal car accident. This new project aims to continue the narrative of the original films, diverging from the path taken by the unrelated 2006 reboot and the 2021 Prime Video TV series.
Brandy, however, was surprised to learn about the sequel during her interview, indicating that she was out of the loop until recently. "I didn't know Sony was putting that together," she commented, ensuring the interviewer, "I'm not pulling a fast one on you. I did not know that!"
On a related note, Freddie Prinze Jr. shared with Entertainment Tonight on July 30 that his discussions to reprise his role as Ray Bronson are ongoing but precarious. "Negotiations are weird. One week they're going great and the next week they're going awful," he explained, remaining optimistic yet cautious about the outcome until a contract is finalized. His connection with Robinson, who previously directed his wife Sarah Michelle Gellar in "Do Revenge," adds a personal touch to his involvement.
Similarly, Jennifer Love Hewitt, in a May interview with ET, conveyed mixed feelings about returning. She described the prospect as both terrifying and exciting, imagining her character fueled by decades of "angst, knowledge, and kickassery," a term she whimsically coined.
The anticipation around the sequel is palpable among the original cast and fans alike, hinting at a nostalgic yet fresh addition to the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" legacy. As negotiations continue and more details emerge, the horror community watches eagerly, hopeful for a reunion that honors the terror and thrill of the original saga.