Australian newcomer Lauren Esposito has signed on to co-star in New Line’s The Conjuring 2, sequel to the 2013 hit. Details about the character and about the plot are being kept under wraps for now, but the film will see the return of franchise stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as paranormal investigators Lorraine and Ed Warren.
Esposito was chosen after a lengthy search for actresses held in the U.S., England and Australia.
THE CONJURING 2 is the sequel to the critical and commercial worldwide hit film THE CONJURING which has grossed over $319 million globally and is one of the most successful horror films of all time.
- THE CONJURING 2 reunites the filmmaking team behind the original film – producers Peter Safran and Rob Cowan and director James Wan.
- Wan is coming off of the huge global success of FURIOUS 7 earlier this year and is writing and producing as well as directing the sequel.
- The screenplay was written by Chad Hayes, Carey Hayes & James Wan with revisions by David Leslie Johnson.
- Richard Brener, Walter Hamada and Dave Neustadter will oversee for New Line.
- Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson will reprise their roles as Lorraine and Ed Warren. Previously reported additions to the cast include Frances O’Connor and Simon McBurney.
THE CONJURING 2 begins production this week.
Source: Deadline
