Coralie Fargeat has made a definitive choice not to pursue a sequel to her acclaimed film The Substance. Instead, she is committed to crafting bold, surprising, and original films that push the boundaries of creativity and storytelling in the cinematic landscape.
After a gap of seven years, director Coralie Fargeat returned to the film scene with her second feature, an innovative body horror film titled The Substance. This film follows her riveting directorial debut, the revenge thriller Revenge, which earned a solid 8/10 review from critics. Fargeat?s newest project features powerhouse performances from Demi Moore (Ghost), who received a Golden Globe for her role, and Margaret Qualley (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). You can discover more about Fargeat’s impressive work by reading our 9/10 review of The Substance HERE. Fans of her filmmaking are eagerly anticipating her next project, hoping it won?t take another seven years, though she has confirmed that it will not be a sequel to The Substance.
In a recent interview with Variety, when asked about the possibility of a sequel to The Substance, Fargeat decisively stated, ?Oh, no. Oh, no. The point of this movie is to present fresh things to the world. No sequels, no prequels, no number two, number three. I?m gonna be so happy to bring something else fresh to the world in a bit.? This commitment to originality emphasizes her focus on delivering innovative narratives rather than recycling familiar concepts.
In another engaging conversation, Variety inquired about her plans for her next film. Fargeat revealed, ?For now I?m not discussing anything. I?m just enjoying the moment and taking some time as I really want to write my next project. It?s slowly starting to be put in motion in the back of my brain and when things calm down I?ll take it from there.? She indicated that her upcoming project will be ?totally different but with a lot of similarities (to The Substance). I love to make bold and surprising films with things that you don?t expect, so definitely that?s what I want to do. And I love the freedom that I gave myself for this film and that?s certainly something I want to keep doing. That was the greatest thing for me on The Substance.? This excitement for her creative freedom hints at her future endeavors, where she aims to continue exploring new themes and narratives.
For those who haven’t experienced the gripping story of The Substance, here?s the official synopsis: It generates another you. A new, younger, more beautiful, more perfect you. And there?s only one rule: You share time. One week for you. One week for the new you. Seven days each. A perfect balance. Easy. Right? If you respect the balance? what could possibly go wrong? This intriguing premise sets the stage for a narrative that challenges perceptions of identity and existence.
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