Bella Thorne is set to star in and also write and direct the upcoming sequel to Harmony Korine’s 2012 cult crime drama, “Spring Breakers.” Variety reports that the sequel is already in development and that Thorne will take on multiple creative roles for the project.
Variety and Deadline both describe how Thorne’s involvement goes beyond acting. Deadline adds that after she finishes a directorial debut, producers approach her with the idea, inviting her to write and direct the sequel in addition to starring. Variety’s reporting also frames the project as a follow-up to the 2012 film and notes the sequel’s cast announcement, including Thorne and another reported cast member, Grace (from “Stranger Things”).
While the outlets align on Thorne’s expanded duties—writing, directing, and acting—the emphasis differs slightly: Variety highlights the announcement details and the project’s cast, while Deadline focuses more on Thorne’s account of how producers brought her on for both behind-the-camera and on-screen work. Both place the sequel in the context of Harmony Korine’s original film and Thorne’s transition into further directing work.
