Under Paris is getting a sequel. The French shark movie, which scored the best launch for a non-English language film on Netflix with over 102 million views, is getting a second movie, Variety reported.
Director Xavier Gens is expected to return, as well as Bérénice Bejo, who stars as a grieving activist alongside Nassim Lyes as a cop. Keep reading to find out more… Sources close to the production also confirmed to Variety that the project is in the early stages, and shooting could start as late as 2026. Bérénice Bejo and Nassim Lyes are expected to return. Back in June, the filmmaker said to Variety about the prospect of a sequel: “It will take place in a Paris that is entirely submerged under water.” It remains the second most watched non-English film on Netflix, behind Troll.
Here’s the original plot summary: “Summer 2024. Paris is hosting the World Triathlon Championships on the Seine for the first time.
Sophia, a brilliant scientist, learns from Mika, a young environmental activist, that a large shark is swimming deep in the river.