Lukas Gage joins cast of Paramount's 'Smile' sequel

Lukas Gage, known for his role in the fifth season of Fargo, is set to star alongside
in Paramount's sequel to the 2022 horror thriller 'Smile.' The original film, directed by Parker Finn, achieved remarkable success in theaters after a strategic release shift. As details emerge about the upcoming sequel, fans eagerly anticipate the collaboration between Gage and Scott in this promising continuation of the horror franchise.
Details about the plot and specific roles in the upcoming sequel to 'Smile' remain a secret, but director Parker Finn is back at the helm with his own script.Lukas Gage and Naomi Scott are set to star, and the film is produced by Temple Hill. The movie will be released on October 18, 2024, and it will compete with another Universal Pictures film, which is untitled yet.
'Smile' was supposed to be on Paramount+, but it ended up making more than $217 million in theaters in 2022. People didn't expect it to do so well, and now it's becoming a series of movies, like a lot of other scary movies lately. The story is about Dr. Rose Cotter, played by Sosie Bacon, who gets really scared after something strange happens with one of her patients.
Lukas Gage, recently recognised for his role as the somewhat clueless Lars Olmstead in Fargo Season 5, featured in the series finale on January 16th, has been in high demand. His notable performances in prestigious shows like Euphoria, The White Lotus, and You, along with appearances in Love, Victor on Hulu/Disney+, have gained him widespread attention. Gage, starring alongside Courtney Eaton and Thomas Mann in Brittany Snow's directorial debut Parachute, premiered at SXSW last year. His upcoming projects include Amazon's Road House reimagining, set to premiere worldwide on March 21st, Netflix's Dead Boy Detectives, and New Line's sci-fi thriller Companion.
Lukas Gage is represented by WME (William Morris Endeavor), 2AM, and the law firm Goodman, Genow, Schenkman.