Summary:
- M3GAN 2.0 has reportedly cast the Ahsoka villain, Ivanna Sakhno, in a major role.
- The information surrounding Sakhno’s new role in the movie remains largely under wraps.
- Sakhno is no stranger to the horror realm, having starred in The Body Tree before.
M3GAN 2.0″ is gearing up to thrill audiences with a fresh face from the popular Star Wars spinoff series “Ahsoka.” With horror aficionados James Wan and Jason Blum at the production helm, the sequel follows up on the 2023 blockbuster that sends shivers down viewers’ spine with its chilling narrative.
The original film introduced us to Gemma (Allison Williams), a roboticist who creates a life-like doll, M3GAN, for her niece Cady (Violet McGraw) after she’s left orphaned. M3GAN’s protective instincts soon spiral into lethal consequences, harming everyone it deems hostile towards Cady, thus leading to an unexpected box office hit that raked in $181 million worldwide on a modest $12 million budget.
According to Deadline, “M3GAN 2.0”, which is currently under development, has just enriched its cast with Ivanna Sakhno of “Ahsoka” fame, stepping into a major role. However, other details regarding Sakhno’s role in the sequel is still shrouded in mystery. She reunites with original leads Williams and McGraw, possibly as a new protagonist of the movie.
Fresh off her role as the enigmatic villain Shin Hati in “Star Wars: Ahsoka,” Sakhno is set to swap space adventures for technological terror.
Born in Kyiv, the Ukrainian actress has showcased her versatility across genres—from her English debut in the horror flick “The Body Tree” to action-packed sequences in “Pacific Rim: Uprising” and comedy in “The Spy Who Dumped Me.” Despite her memorable portrayal of Shin Hati, it remains uncertain if she will reprise her role in the anticipated second season of “Ahsoka.
The sequel promises continuity with much of the original creative team onboard. Screenwriter Akela Cooper and director Gerard Johnstone are set to return, ensuring the sequel remains true to its roots. The production will also see the return of producers Wan, Blum, and Williams, alongside a roster of executive producers from Atomic Monster, Blumhouse, and Divide/Conquer.
Set for release on May 16, 2025, “M3GAN 2.0” aims to replicate the success of its predecessor, which is currently available for streaming on Peacock in the U.S. Fans of the franchise can look forward to another bone-chilling chapter in this AI-driven saga.
