Jonah Hauer-King Sparks ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Rumors
Actor's mysterious 'IKWYDLS' post sets fans buzzing about horror franchise involvement
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Actor Jonah Hauer-King has sparked a wave of speculation with a cryptic Instagram post that appears to tease his involvement in the iconic horror franchise ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer.’
The ‘Little Mermaid’ star shared a post with the abbreviated caption ‘IKWYDLS’ – widely recognized by horror fans as the initials for the popular slasher series.
Potential Horror Franchise Revival
The original ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ film, released in 1997, became a defining entry in the teen horror genre, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, and Freddie Prinze Jr. It spawned two sequels and later a short-lived Amazon Prime series in 2021.
While Sony Pictures hasn’t officially confirmed a new film in the franchise, reports from early 2023 indicated that a reboot was in development with original director Jim Gillespie potentially returning.
Hauer-King’s post offers no additional details, leaving fans to speculate about his potential role and the project’s scope. The timing aligns with his recent career trajectory, which has seen him taking on increasingly prominent roles in major productions.
From Prince Eric To Horror Lead?
Jonah Hauer-King has been steadily building an impressive resume in recent years. The British-American actor gained worldwide recognition for his role as Prince Eric in Disney’s live-action adaptation of ‘The Little Mermaid’ (2023), starring alongside Halle Bailey.
His career has been marked by versatility, with notable performances in period dramas like the BBC’s ‘World on Fire’ and films such as ‘A Dog’s Way Home.’ According to his Wikipedia page, the 29-year-old actor attended Cambridge University before pursuing acting full-time.
Recent Project Completions
Just last month, Hauer-King shared on Instagram that he had completed filming on another project. On July 18th, he posted a collection of behind-the-scenes photos with the caption “We finished! 18th July 🧝.” The images showed various moments from what appeared to be a film set, including cast interactions and production equipment.
‘The Tattooist Of Auschwitz’ Success
One of Hauer-King’s most significant recent projects has been the limited series ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz,’ based on Heather Morris’s best-selling novel.
The historical drama, which also stars Melanie Lynskey, has received positive reviews for its sensitive portrayal of this powerful true story set during the Holocaust.
If Hauer-King is indeed joining the ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ franchise, it would represent a significant genre shift from his recent work and potentially introduce him to an entirely new audience.
For now, fans will have to wait for official confirmation from the actor or Sony Pictures regarding his cryptic post and what exactly he did last summer that we might soon learn about.
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