Elevating Screen Life: That's What Bekkambetov Promises for "Search 2"
In the world of filmmaking, innovation and fresh storytelling are highly valued. The upcoming sequel to the groundbreaking screenlife format film, "Searching" (2018), titled "Missing" (2023), is no exception. Directed by Will Merrick and Nick Johnson, this sequel continues to push boundaries in filmmaking, maintaining the original's innovative storytelling style while introducing a fresh plot and characters.
"Missing" follows Storm Reid as a Gen Z investigator, using technology to unravel the mystery of her mother's sudden disappearance during a trip to Colombia. The film is noted for its emotional depth and engaging twists, effectively using the screenlife format to create a gripping mystery thriller tailored for a younger, tech-savvy audience.
Merrick and Johnson, who previously worked as editors on the original film, have built on the foundation laid by the original "Searching" and are known for maintaining the innovative storytelling through screen-based devices. The film will allow viewers to follow action from different gadgets of the characters, providing an immersive experience.
The screenlife format, pioneered by Timur Bekmambetov, has gained serious momentum in the industry, with more industry professionals turning to this unique style. Bekmambetov, who is also directing a New Year's comedy "Gambler" in screenlife format, considers "Search 2" to take the format to a new level.
"Gambler," however, is not related to the "Search" series. The film, featuring Gosha Kutsenko, Maria Shukshina, Alexander Robak, Gleb Kaluzhny, and Kolya Serga, is another screenlife format production, but its release date is yet to be announced.
Chaganty, the writer of the "Search" series, believes that Merrick and Johnson will excel in providing a fresh visual style for "Search 2". The script for "Search 2" is written by Chaganty himself, ensuring continuity with the original while introducing new characters and plot twists.
Production for "Search 2" is scheduled for spring, making it an exciting project to look forward to in the coming months. With its engaging plot and emotional engagement, "Search 2" is set to be a standout in the screenlife format genre.
- The screenlife format sequel, "Missing," showcases a blend of culture and technology, as it follows a Gen Z investigator's digital quest to find her mother in Colombia.
- The world of entertainment, particularly movies-and-tv, continues to be revolutionized by innovative storytelling, as demonstrated in the upcoming "Search 2," which highlights the power of technology for engaging audiences.
