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Under Paris 2 Begins Filming in France with Alexandre Aja Directing

Production of the sequel 'Under Paris 2' has officially begun in southern France. Alexandre Aja directs the film, which stars returning actors Berenice Bejo and Nassim Lyes. The story follows survivors three years after a shark attack flooded Paris. The original 'Under Paris' is Netflix's most popular French film with over 102 million views.

Key Points: 'Under Paris 2' Filming Starts in France

  • Sequel filming begins in southern France
  • Alexandre Aja directs, replacing Xavier Gens
  • Story set three years after Paris triathlon disaster
  • Original film was Netflix's most popular French movie
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Shooting of 'Under Paris 2' begins in France

Production of 'Under Paris 2' begins in southern France with Alexandre Aja directing. Berenice Bejo and Nassim Lyes return for a shark-infested sequel.

"I love Paris, and I always wanted to make a shark movie, so it was an obvious yes when the opportunity came to take the story even deeper. - Alexandre Aja"

Washington DC, May 1

The much awaited sequel of 'Under Paris' is finally in works as the makers have started the production of the movie in south of France, reported Variety.

The film stars Berenice Bejo and Nassim Lyes return alongside Guillaume Gouix, Phillippe Bas, Manon Bresch and Anne Marivin.

The sequel is set three years after the events of 'Under Paris,' when a triathlon in the French capital turned into a bloodbath after a bunch of mutated sharks not only set up camp in the River Seine but started reproducing. Attempts to neutralize them resulted in a chain reaction that ended up flooding the entire city, reported Variety.

"Three years after the Paris triathlon disaster, the center of the Capital is submerged. Sophia (Bejo) and Adil (Lyes) reunite for a high-risk mission: to track Lilith, the original predator, in the shark-infested Seine. There, they will discover that the deadly wildlife hides a much more surprising reality," read the logline as quoted by Variety.

'Piranha 3D' helmer Alexandre Aja takes the reigns from Xavier Gens, who wrote and directed 'Under Paris,' although Gens stays on as co-writer (alongside Aja, Gregory Levasseur, Frederic Garcia, William Laboury and Fanny Talmone) and associate producer, also with Aja.

Aja and Levasseur are credited with adaptation while Vincent Roget ("Let Me Be") is producing.

"I love Paris, and I always wanted to make a shark movie, so it was an obvious yes when the opportunity came to take the story even deeper," Aja said of sinking his teeth into the movie, as quoted by Variety.

Garnering more than 102 million views since its 2024 release, "Under Paris" is the most popular French film in Netflix's history and the second most popular non-English language film on the platform, as reported Variety.

- ANI

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Priya S
The first one was surprisingly good for a French shark movie - 102 million views is no joke! But I'm a bit skeptical about changing directors. Xavier Gens brought that gritty European horror feel, while Aja is more Hollywood-style (remember Piranha 3D?). Still, the premise of tracking the original predator in a submerged city sounds epic. Reminds me of our own Indian mythological stories about floods and sea monsters!
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Vikram M
France making shark movies while we're making Pushpa and KGF - different strokes for different folks! But honestly, the concept of mutated sharks in the Seine is uniquely French. I hope they don't mess up the sequel. The first one had such a realistic feel despite the absurd premise. Aja is a good director but I wish they'd kept Gens for consistency. Still, I'll be watching day one on Netflix. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
My only question: why are they always making sequels about sharks? First Jaws, then The Meg, and now Under Paris 2. Hollywood needs new ideas! But credit where it's due - the first film was genuinely tense and the practical effects were impressive. Berenice Bejo returning is good news, she was excellent. Agar yeh movie Hindi mein bhi release hoti hai, toh definitely dekhunga! 🦈
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Siddharth J
Finally something interesting from French cinema! The first one was a hidden gem. But I wish they'd spent more on the VFX - some scenes looked a bit rough for a 2024 film. The underwater sequences were genuinely scary though. This sequel sounds bonkers - tracking a shark in a flooded city? Sign me up! And hey, at least it's not another superhero movie. 🦈🌊

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