Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Nicholas Stoller
Produced by
Written by
Starring
Cinematography Brandon Trost
Edited by Zene Baker
Production
company
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release dates
  • May 20, 2016 (2016-05-20) (United States)
  • May 5, 2016 (2016-05-05) (Australia)
Running time
 92 minutes[1]
Country United States
Language English

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising[2] (or Bad Neighbours 2 outside the United States) is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Nicholas Stoller and co-written by Stoller, Andrew J. Cohen, Brendan O'Brien, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. It is the sequel to the 2014 film Neighbors. The film stars Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne, Chloë Grace Moretz, Dave Franco, Ike Barinholtz, Carla Gallo, Selena Gomez and Lisa Kudrow. It is scheduled for a May 20, 2016 release.

Synopsis

Mac (Seth Rogen) and Kelly Radner (Rose Byrne) are expecting their second child and preparing to sell their old house, which is subjected to a 30-day escrow. However, a newly-established hard-partying sorority, Kappa Kappa Nu, led by Shelby (Chloë Grace Moretz), has moved into their neighboring house. To prevent the buyers pulling out, Mac and Kelly are soon forced to reunite with Teddy (Zac Efron) to help battle the sorority sisters.

Cast

Production

Development

By early February 2015, a sequel to Neighbors was in development, with Nicholas Stoller set to return to direct. Andrew J. Cohen and Brendan O'Brien will return to write the film, along with Stoller, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg.[3] The film will follow Mac and Kelly joining forces with the Delta Psi frat leader to take on the sorority girls who move in next door. Rogen, Rose Byrne, and Zac Efron will return to star. The film was scheduled to begin principal photography in mid-2015.[4]

Casting

In July 2015, Chloë Grace Moretz joined the cast,[5] and the title was revealed to be Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising.[6] On August 4, 2015, it was revealed that Carla Gallo and Ike Barinholtz would be back for the sequel.[7] On August 7, 2015, Beanie Feldstein and Kiersey Clemons were added to the cast to play Moretz's character's sorority sisters.[8] On August 13, 2015, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Dave Franco would be returning for the sequel.[9] Selena Gomez was seen filming on the set.[2] Lisa Kudrow was also spotted filming along with other cast.[10] By September 24, 2015, Billy Eichner had joined the cast of the film.[11] That same month it was revealed that Hannibal Buress and Jerrod Carmichael had been cast in the film, with Carmichael reprising his role from the first film.[12] Clara Mamet and Nora Lum also joined the cast.[13] On November 18, 2015, it was announced that Cameron Dallas had joined the cast.[14] In December 2015, it was revealed that Abbi Jacobson had also joined the cast.[15] It was later revealed Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Liz Cackowski, and Brian Huskey would all reprise their roles from the first film.[16]

Filming

Principal photography began on August 31, 2015 in Dunwoody, Georgia,[17][18] and ended on October 29, 2015.[19]

In March 2016, Moretz was spotted filming reshoots in Los Angeles.[20]

Post-production

During post-production, Lena Dunham's scene as Joan of Arc was cut from the film.[21][22]

Release

On February 6, 2015, Universal Pictures scheduled the film for release on May 13, 2016.[23] However, on July 27, 2015, the film was moved back a week to May 20, 2016.[24]

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 67%, based on 21 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10.[25] On Metacritic the film has a score of 50 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[26]

The Guardian awarded it two stars out of five, saying, "This pretty routine follow-up has some decent material and amiable bad taste, heavily diluted with gallons of very ordinary sequel product: more of the same."[27]

References

  1. ↑ "BAD NEIGHBOURS 2 (15)". British Board of Film Classification. April 27, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Rankin, Seija (September 3, 2015). "Selena Gomez Joined the Cast of Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising and We've Got Her Part All Figured Out". E!. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  3. ↑ Wilson, Glen (February 6, 2015). "Neighbors 2 with Rogen and Efron is on its way". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
  4. ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (February 6, 2015). "Seth Rogen, Zac Efron Reteam for 'Neighbors 2' at Universal (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  5. ↑ Kroll, Justin (July 23, 2015). "Chloe Moretz Joins Zac Efron, Seth Rogen in 'Neighbors 2' (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  6. ↑ Anderton, Ethan (July 25, 2015). "Chloe Grace Moretz Joins ‘Neighbors 2,’ Official Title Revealed". Slashfilm.com. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
  7. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (August 4, 2015). "Carla Gallo to Return for ‘Neighbors 2’ With Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne (Exclusive)". TheWrap.com. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  8. ↑ Sneider, Jeff (August 7, 2015). "Jonah Hill’s Sister Beanie Feldstein Joins Seth Rogen, Zac Efron in ‘Neighbors 2’". TheWrap.com. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  9. ↑ Ford, Rebecca (August 13, 2015). "Dave Franco Returning for 'Neighbors 2'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Neighbors 2 Cast Photos from the Atlanta Set". ComingSoon.net. September 18, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  11. ↑ Ford, Rebecca. "'Neighbors 2' Adds Billy Eichner". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  12. ↑ Hype, Comedy (September 29, 2015). "HANNIBAL BURESS AND JERROD CARMICAHEL TO FEATURE IN ‘NEIGHBORS 2’, AS COPS". ComedyHype.com. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
  13. ↑ Ford, Rebecca (September 15, 2015). "'Neighbors' Sequel Casts Two More Sorority Girls (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
  14. ↑ Ross A. Lincoln. "Brillstein Signs Digital Star Cameron Dallas - Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
  15. ↑ A. Lincoln, Ross (December 3, 2015). "Michael Cera, Abbi Jacobson & Tavi Gevinson Join ‘Human People’; ‘Big Bear’ Wraps With Pablo Schrieber & Adam Brody". deadline.com. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Bad Neighbors 2 Press Kit". Cinemart.cz. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  17. ↑ "‘Neighbors 2′ filming begins in Dunwoody, GA". OnLocationVacations.com. August 31, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
  18. ↑ "On the Set for 9/4/15: Michael Fassbender Starts on Assassin’s Creed, Margot Robbie Wraps on Suicide Squad". SSNInsider.com. September 4, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  20. ↑ "Chloe Moretz is back on the Neighbors 2 set after Kim Kardashian Twitter feud". Mail Online. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  21. ↑ Gettell, Oliver (April 4, 2016). "Lena Dunham's Joan of Arc cameo cut from Neighbors 2". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  22. ↑ Anderson, Ethan (April 5, 2016). "POTD:See the Lena Dunham in a "Neighbors 2" Deleted Scene as Joan of Arc". SlashFilm.com. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
  23. ↑ McNary, Dave (February 6, 2015). "Seth Rogen, Zac Efron Reteaming on ‘Neighbors 2′". Variety. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  24. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 27, 2015). "'Neighbors 2' Moves A Weekend Later In May 2016". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  25. ↑ "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  26. ↑ "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  27. ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/may/04/bad-neighbours-2-review-zac-efron-seth-rogen-film-sequel

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