Life-Size 2
| Life-Size 2 | |
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| Directed by | Steven Tsuchida |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Freeform |
Life-Size 2 is a 2018 American fantasy-comedy television film directed by Steven Tsuchida and starring Tyra Banks and Francia Raisa.[1][2] It is the sequel to Life-Size starring Banks and Lindsay Lohan, which originally premiered in 2000 on ABC as part of The Wonderful World of Disney.[3]
The sequel is being produced by Tyra Banks, Stephanie Allain, and Roger M. Bobb. It is slated to premiere during Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas, on December 2, 2018.[4]
Cast
- Tyra Banks as Eve[1]
- Francia Raisa as Grace[3]
- Gavin Stenhouse as Calum[3]
- Shanica Knowles as Tahlia[3]
- Hank Chen as Brendan[3]
- Alison Fernandez as Lex[3]
Development
In November 2012, it was announced that development on a sequel to Life-Size were underway.[5] In September 2015, Tyra Banks told Hollywood Life that a script was being worked on, and hoped to have the film released around Christmas of 2016.[6] In April 2017, it was announced that the sequel had been greenlit, for a planned debut in December 2018.[7]
In July 2018, it was revealed that Francia Raisa had been cast as Bank's cotar, with Gavin Stenhouse, Shanica Knowles, Hank Chen, and Alison Fernandez rounding out the cast.[8][3] Lindsay Lohan, who starred in the original Life-Size, was not available to film scenes because of Lohan's prior commitments to her new MTV reality show, Lohan Beach House. Banks, when asked if Lohan would have any screen time in the sequel, revealed, "There's something beautiful we do with Lindsay in this movie that'll speak to die-hard fans."[9]
References
- ^ a b Andrea Park (July 10, 2018). "Tyra Banks announces "Life-Size 2" without Lindsay Lohan". CBS News. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
- ^ Cole Delbyck (July 11, 2018). "Tyra Banks Shares First Look At 'Life Size 2' Without Lindsay Lohan". HuffPost. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g Joey Nolfi (July 9, 2018). "Tyra Banks reveals Francia Raisa as her costar, more 'Life-Size 2' plot details". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
- ^ Joey Nolfi (October 12, 2018). "Tyra Banks reveals Life-Size 2 premiere date". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
- ^ Hillary Busis (November 26, 2012). "Shine bright, shine far! Disney plans a sequel to Tyra Banks/Lindsay Lohan flick 'Life-Size'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ^ "Tyra Banks: Life-Size 2 Is Happening, and There Are Script Reads to Prove It". Vulture. September 9, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
- ^ Elizabeth Wagmeister (April 19, 2017). "'Life-Size Sequel Movie Starring Tyra Banks Officially Greenlit at Freeform". Variety. Retrieved October 8, 2018.
- ^ Denise Petski (July 9, 2018). "Francia Raisa To Co-Star Opposite Tyra Banks In 'Life Size 2' On Freeform". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
- ^ Joey Nolfi (October 4, 2018). "Tyra Banks reveals 'something beautiful' happens with Lindsay Lohan in Life-Size 2". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 8, 2018.