The long-awaited sequel to It Follows may have just added another major piece to the puzzle.
According to recent industry reports, Naomi Ackie is set to join Maika Monroe in They Follow, the upcoming sequel to David Robert Mitchell’s acclaimed 2014 horror classic. While official plot details remain tightly under wraps, the casting news marks one of the biggest updates on the project since it was formally announced.
Monroe is returning as Jay Height, the character at the center of the original film’s nightmare. The first movie became a modern horror landmark thanks to its unsettling atmosphere, haunting score, and unforgettable supernatural premise. More than a decade later, fans are still debating its ending and the nature of the relentless entity that stalked its victims.
Ackie has become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after performers in recent years, earning praise for projects ranging from Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody to Mickey 17. Her addition instantly raises the profile of a sequel that is already among the most anticipated horror projects currently in development.
David Robert Mitchell is returning to write and direct the film, ensuring continuity with the original vision that made It Follows such a standout genre hit. Neon is backing the project, further strengthening a lineup that already has horror fans paying close attention.
For now, the mystery remains intact. No story details have been revealed, and it’s unclear how Jay’s story will continue. What is clear, however, is that They Follow is steadily moving closer to reality, and with Naomi Ackie reportedly coming aboard, anticipation is only growing.
