Summary The director of Meg 2: The Trench gave insight in a recent interview into the kind of monster movies he might want to tackle next, sharing aspirations of taking on a film in the King Kong or Godzilla universe. Meg 2 follows the events of the first entry, with protagonist Jonas Taylor facing not only the return of the Megalodon but new threats as well.
In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Meg 2: The Trench director Ben Wheatley discussed making the film, his inspirations, and what he might like to do next. When asked about tackling a King Kong or Godzilla film, Wheatley was fully onboard. Check out the full quote below: Ben Wheatley: Yeah, of course. That's one of the great series of movies that's around. They're always good; I always enjoy them. Definitely, there's unfinished business for me with giant monsters. I'll definitely return to that if I'm allowed.
How Meg 2: The Trench Prepared Ben Wheatley To Take On Godzilla Ben Wheatley has had quite a varied history when it comes to directing, tackling everything from the romantic thriller Rebecca to the sci-fi movie High-Rise. However, working on a monster movie is a completely different sort of undertaking, particularly when it comes to things like scale and special effects.