Camila Mendes to Lead Reboot of Cult Slasher 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'

Camila Mendes, famed for her role in 'Riverdale,' is in discussions to headline Sony's reboot of the classic slasher film 'I Know What You Did Last Summer.' The project, directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, will potentially feature other notable actors and is set for a theatrical release on July 18, 2025.

'Riverdale' star Camila Mendes is in talks to play the lead role in Sony's upcoming reboot of the popular slasher thriller 'I Know What You Did Last Summer.'

Talks are also ongoing with Madelyn Cline of 'Outer Banks' fame and Sarah Pidgeon, who appeared in 'Tiny Beautiful Things,' along with 'Goat' actor Tyriq Withers and 'World on Fire' star Jonah Haur-King. According to Variety, the actors, if confirmed, will star in the project directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and written by Sam Lansky and Kaytin Robinson, with an initial draft by Leah McKendrick. The original 1997 film, directed by Jim Gillespie and featuring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Ryan Phillippe, became a cult classic in the slasher genre despite mixed reviews.

The narrative centers around four friends tied by an accidental death during a vacation gone wrong. They later find themselves stalked by a hook-wielding maniac who may or may not know their dark secret. With a budget of USD 17 million, the '97 film earned Rs 125 million at the box office and inspired a sequel, 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer,' and a 2021 TV series. The remake is scheduled for a July 18, 2025 release, with Prinze Jr. and Hewitt also in talks to reprise their roles.

(With inputs from agencies.)