Bella Thorne has expanded her role in the forthcoming ‘Spring Breakers’ sequel beyond acting. In addition to starring in the film, she is now serving as both writer and director, replacing Matthew Bright who was initially attached to helm the project.
Thorne announced the development during an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, explaining that producers became interested in her directorial abilities after reviewing an early cut of “Color Your Hurt,” her directorial debut. That film, described as a coming-of-age thriller centered on a young gay man navigating acceptance in a hostile environment, wrapped production in October. The producers subsequently asked Thorne to write material for the sequel, and she reports they responded positively to her work.
The sequel marks a continuation of the 2012 cult film and reunites some original creative talent, including producers Chris Hanley and Jordan Gertner. However, original director Harmony Korine is not involved and has previously stated he maintains no interest in the project. The cast includes “Stranger Things” actress Grace Van Dien, Ariel Martin, and True Whitaker. Notably, the 2012 original featured Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, and James Franco.
Thorne discussed how her approach to the material will differ from Korine’s original work, noting that the earlier era was marked by different cultural attitudes toward young female celebrities. She emphasized that the new film prioritizes entertainment value and indicated it will feature substantial comedic elements, though she declined to provide specific plot details.
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