Horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is set to start filming this October, says star Matthew Lillard
Aug. 5, 2024We’re here for those Halloween vibes
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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is set to start filming in October, says star Matthew Lillard – and we’re here for the Halloween horror vibes.
When asked whether he’d be interested in having a cameo role inNetflix’s upcoming Mystery Inc-centered TV series, Lillard candidly replied: “We are journeymen on a career path… sure, I would love to… in some way, honor the original show, to give fans something fun. I’m available. I’m doing a TV show right now, I’m doing FNAF in October, but I’m available. If anyone wants me, they can find me if they need me.”
Based on the hugely popular video game series of the same name,Five Nights at Freddy’sfollows Josh Hutcherson’s security guard Mike, who finds himself having to escape the mechanical clutches of a bunch of murderous animatronics after he takes a nightshift job at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. Early on in the film, Lillard is introduced as Mike’s disillusioned career counselor, though his screentime ramped up towards the end, when it was revealed that he was actually the pizzeria’s owner (and a serial child killer known as the Yellow Rabbit).
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While his fate was up in the air as the credits started rolling, he announced that he’d be returning as the character in May. As it stands, it’s hard to know how much of a role he’ll play in the second flick, which could mean the film’s production schedule extends either side of October, but at least we know it’ll definitely be shooting by then.
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