If the sequel toI Know What You Did Last Summerdoesn’t bring Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt) back, it can repeat the two biggest tricks of theScreamreboot movies to explain her absence. The trends of legacy sequels and reboots continue to gain force in the horror genre, and among the franchises seizing them isI Know What You Did Last Summer. After a disastrous standalone sequel in 2006 and a failed TV show in 2021,I Know What You Did Last Summeris coming back with a new movie in the same continuity as the first two movies.
Plot details about theI Know What You Did Last Summersequelare still unknown, but it’s being directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson with a script by her and Sam Lansky. Following the steps of other legacy sequels, it will bring together new and old characters, and among the latter isFreddie Prinze Jr. reprising his role as Ray Bronson, who married Julie at the end ofI Still Know What You Did Last Summer– however,Love Hewitt’s return hasn’t been confirmed, and if she doesn’t come back, the movie can useScream’s best reboot tricks.
I Know What You Did Last Summer Can Use Scream’s 2 Best Tricks To Explain Julie’s Absence
Scream’s Reboot Movies Have Left Some Useful Tricks
Julie isI Know What You Did Last Summer’s Final Girl, but it wouldn’t be the first horror franchise to carry on without its main character. Surely,I Still Know What You Did Last Summerleft a huge question about Julie’s fate and mental state as she was once more attacked by Ben Willis right at the end, even though he was already dead.It has been reported that Ray and Julie are now estranged and have a daughter, so the new movie will explore this along with the stories of the new cast – that is, of course, if Love Hewitt returns.
InScream2022, it was revealed that Dewey and Gale had already divorced, so even though Julie and Ray are already said to be estranged, this could be changed to a proper divorce.
In case Love Hewitt’s many optimistic teases about her involvement in the newI Know What You Did Last Summermovie don’t pay off, the movie can use the best tricks in theScreamreboot movies. InScream2022, it was revealed that Dewey (David Arquette) and Gale (Courteney Cox) had already divorced, so even though Julie and Ray are already said to be estranged, this could be changed to a proper divorce. Later, inScream 6, as Neve Campbell didn’t return as Sidney,Gale mentioned she had moved with her family to a safe place.
Neve Campbell skippedScream 6due to salary disputes.
In addition to divorcing Ray,Julie’s absence could be explained by saying she moved to a safe place with her daughter, with Ray staying in their hometown despite the traumatic memories linked to it. However, with this comes an almost inevitable risk of repeatingScream2022’s Dewey’s “mistake” and killing Ray to leave the path clear and open for the new characters, which would be unfair to the character.
I Really Need The New I Know What You Did Last Summer Movie To Avoid This Legacy Sequel Tradition
The new I Know What You Did Last Summer movie is officially bringing back an original character, and I need it to avoid a legacy sequel tradition.
Will Jennifer Love Hewitt Return For I Know What You Did Last Summer’s Sequel?
I Know What You Did Last Summer May Or May Not See Julie’s Return
At the time of writing,I Know What You Did Last Summerhas entered production, butLove Hewitt’s return hasn’t been confirmed or completely denied. In a recent interview with theI’ve Never Said This Before With Tommy DiDariopodcast, Love Hewitt didn’t give a concrete answer about her involvement inI Know What You Did Last Summer, but she gave an optimistic tease. Love Hewitt said she’s possibly preparing for it and is close to being able to give an exciting update.
Love Hewitt added that she has faced some scheduling problems and she also wanted to ensure that Julie has a proper role and her return “means something.” Love Hewitt’s words give hope that Julie will be a part of the newI Know What You Did Last Summermovie, but the questions abouthow big her role will be and if she will be the main character or notremain. Of course, Julie’s return is the ideal scenario, but if she doesn’t,I Know What You Did Last Summeralready has two ways of explaining her absence.
