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The next installment in the Smile franchise is finally moving forward, but it is with a new director as creator Parker Finn steps back.

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Screen Rant center · est.
The next installment in the Smile franchise is finally moving forward, but it is with a new director as creator Parker Finn steps back.
Variety center · est.
Put on a happy face, because “Smile 3” is officially in the works. Paramount has hired David Bruckner to direct and Nick Antosca to write the screenplay. They’re taking over for Parker Finn, who created the series and will remain involved as a producer. Bruckner’s credits include the 2022 “Hellraiser” reboot, 2017’s psychological thriller “The […]
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Paramount is giving horror fans something to smile about with a third installment in Parker Finn’s Smile franchise. On Wednesday, the studio announced David Bruckner (Hellraiser, The Night House) will helm the next film, which is penned by Nick Antosca (Cape Fear, Brand New Cherry Flavor), as Finn is busy directing Paramount’s Possession remake. Despite […]
Hollywood Reporter center · est.
Parker Finn, creator, writer and director of the first two 'Smile' films, developed and pitched the framework for the third installment, and will remain involved as a producer of the next movie.