Excitement Builds for ‘The Platform 2’ with New Cast and Release Date

The highly anticipated Spanish thriller, The Platform 2, will land globally on Friday, October 4th, 2024. One of the most successful Spanish films to date, The Platform, will get a sequel on Netflix in October 2024.

Introduction

The first movie, released in 2019, remains Netflix’s fifth most-watched non-English movie, accruing 129.70 million hours watched in the first 91 days, equating to 82.80 million views. The sequel promises to build on the first film’s success and deliver even more thrilling moments.

Returning Talent

Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia’s Vision

Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia is returning to write, direct, and produce the sequel. Netflix first unveiled the sequel in May 2023, confirming that production had begun as of May 11th and unveiled some first looks at the sequel. The sequel was shot in Bilbao and Bizkaia in Spain.

Cinematic Excellence

Aitor Etxebarria is the sequel’s composer, and Jon Sangroniz is the cinematographer. The production team includes Carlos Juárez, Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, and Raquel Perea from the Basque Films team.

Plot Overview

The Premise

El Hoyo is the Spanish name for the first movie depicting a vertical prison with one cell per level and a platform moving between cells with prisoners granted two minutes to eat daily. The film debuted to mostly universal acclaim, with Thrillist calling it “a Twilight Zone-level mind-bender mixed with a dark psychological horror film full of pointed social commentary.”

What to Expect from The Platform 2

The sequel, rated TV-MA, will continue the same basic premise established in the first movie. Per Netflix, here’s the official synopsis for The Platform 2:

“As a mysterious leader imposes their rule in the Platform, a new resident becomes embroiled in the battle against this controversial method to fight the brutal feeding system. But when eating from the wrong plate becomes a death sentence, how far would you be willing to go to save your life?”

New Faces

Confirmed Cast Members

Two cast members were confirmed for The Platform 2, with the sequel notably rotating the cast from the first movie. Those two cast members are Milena Smit, playing the role of Perempaun, and Hovik Keuchkerian, who is playing the role of Zamiatin.

Milena Smit

The Platform 2 will be the first Netflix movie for actress Milena Smit and her third Netflix project overall. She previously starred in the Spanish series The Girl in the Mirror and, more recently, The Snow Girl.

Hovik Keuchkerian

Money Heist fans should recognize Hovik Keuchkerian as Bogota, a member of the crew who carried out the robbery of the Bank of Spain. He also starred in the 2016 live-action adaptation of Assassin’s Creed.

Additional Cast Members

Rounding out the cast are:

• Natalia Tena (Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) as Sahabat
• Óscar Jaenada (The Losers, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) as Dagin Babi
• Bastien Ughetto (In The House)
• Tadashi Ito (Society of the Snow)

Teaser Trailer

Let’s dig into the sequel, beginning with the first look teaser trailer. Netflix has just dropped new stills for the upcoming sequel, heightening anticipation for the film.

Visual Insights

The newly released stills from Netflix give us a glimpse into the intense and gripping scenes that await. Each image teases the suspenseful and dark atmosphere the sequel is expected to deliver.

Production Insights

Filming Locations

The sequel was shot in the picturesque locales of Bilbao and Bizkaia in Spain. These locations add an authentic and eerie vibe to the film, enhancing its overall appeal.

Behind the Scenes

The production team, led by Carlos Juárez, Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, and Raquel Perea, worked meticulously to ensure the sequel lives up to the high standards set by the first film.

Audience Expectations

Fan Reactions

Fans of the original film are eagerly awaiting the sequel. The unique concept and social commentary of The Platform garnered a strong following, and the sequel is expected to deliver even more thought-provoking content.

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Critical Anticipation

Critics are also looking forward to the sequel, anticipating that it will continue to explore complex themes and deliver a compelling narrative.

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Conclusion

The Platform 2 promises to be a thrilling continuation of the story, with a fresh cast and intriguing plot twists. Mark your calendars for October 4th, 2024, and get ready for another mind-bending experience on Netflix.

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