The science fantasy action movie “Meg 2 The Trench,” which is also called “Shark 2” in some places, was directed by Ben Wheatley. The movie, which came out in the US on August 4, 2023, is about a scientist named Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) who takes a group of researchers on a dangerous dive into the ocean’s deepest parts. Their mission goes in a dangerous direction when a bad mining operation threatens their quest, putting them in a high-stakes fight for life against huge, prehistoric sharks.
The movie comes after “The Meg,” which came out in 2018, and it’s based on Steve Alten’s 1999 book “The Trench.” Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Skyler Samuels, and Cliff Curtis are just a few of the actors in the movie. Like the first movie, this one is about scientists who have to deal with megalodons while also staying away from a dangerous mining operation that could hurt them.
After the popularity of the first movie, plans for a follow-up were announced in October 2018. After a break, Ben Wheatley took over as director. Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber, and Dean Georgaris wrote the story. From February to May 2022, main filming took place at Warner Bros. Studios in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, and in different parts of Asia.
Before coming out in the US, “Meg 2: The Trench” had its world premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival on June 9, 2023. The movie got mixed reviews from reviewers, but it did very well at the box office, making over $397 million worldwide.
The Meg 2 The Trench Release Date
The release date of the film Meg 2: The Trench took place at the Shanghai International Film Festival on June 9, 2023. Warner Bros. Pictures released the movie in the US on August 4, 2023.
Meg 2 The Trench Cast
Jonas Taylor is played by Jason Statham. He is Meiying’s stepfather and the late Suyin Zhang’s husband.
Wu Jing plays Nan Zhang’s uncle, Jiuming Zhang.
You can see Sophia Cai as Meiying, who is Jiuming’s niece and Jonas’ wife.
Cliff Curtis as Mac, the running boss of Mana One.
Page Kennedy plays DJ, who works as an engineer at Mana One.
Sergio Peris Mencheta plays Montes, a hired gun who is in charge of illegal mining activities.
Skyler Samuels plays the worker for Mana One named Jess.
Rigas is played by Melissanthi Mahut and works as a security guard at Mana One.
You can see Whoopie Van Raam as Curtis, a swimmer at Mana One.
Sal is played by Kiran Sonia Sawar. He is a diver at Mana One.
Felix Mayr plays Lance, a diver at Mana One.
Sienna Guillory plays Driscoll, a rich investor who is paying for Jiuming’s work in the Mana One.