Backrooms 2 update: Kane Parsons reportedly looking for a screenwriting partner

Good news for the Backrooms fans, as director Kane Parsons is already thinking of releasing a sequel to the movie after its first part became a hit, gaining 7.1 stars on IMDb and 89% on Tomatometer.

The horror movie, written by Will Soodik, was released on May 29. Its cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, and Finn Bennett.

The storyline revolved around a furniture store owner named Clark, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, who finds a hidden doorway into an extra-dimensional place. The movie is based on The Backrooms, created and directed by Kane Parsons on YouTube, which started in 2022 and concluded three years later, spanning eighteen episodes.

According to Deadline, the twenty-year-old YouTuber and filmmaker is already looking for a screenwriting partner to develop Backrooms 2.

Kane Parsons eyes screenwriting partner for Backrooms 2

Kane Parsons, the director of the sci-fi/horror movie, has already shown interest in making a sequel to the hit movie that has reportedly earned $118 million in its opening, making it a huge hit. In an interview with Polygon, Parsons revealed that sequels were always planned from the start, and the YouTube series had already reached its limit. He added that the film is just the first part of a bigger story he wants to tell because the full idea is too large to fit into a single movie.

However, the director didn't reveal the total number of sequels he plans to make. The movie was distributed and co-financed by A24. As for Backrooms 2, as of now, the director is in search of a screenwriter to help him write the movie. The first movie was written by Will Soodik, but for the sequel, Parsons is reportedly open to new voices. However, the sequel is yet to be confirmed by the production house, with no cast or detailed plans attached to it yet.

The movie was made on a $10 million budget and went on to earn around $117.9 million at the box office, a strong commercial success that could help pave the way for a potential sequel, especially with its clear appeal to Gen Z audiences.

Fans of the movie will also see Parsons creating the content around Backrooms on YouTube as well. The YouTuber in the interview with Variety said that he wants to continue making content around the same on his channel as well, as it gives him creative freedom for ideas that might not fit in a studio movie.

Giving an update on Backrooms, Kane Parsons added:

"For people who are into it, I’ve got a contract, and I got a hold at my end, and that means I am definitely not done with “Backrooms."

While he confirmed that he has clear plans, the director didn't reveal any details about the possible sequel, keeping it confidential for now. If the production house gives it a green light, we could hear the official announcement later this year or in early next year. However, it totally depends on how the first movie performs in the theaters.

Kane Parsons became famous on YouTube with his viral short films. His other famous projects include People Still Live Here, The Oldest View, and Project 209.