Elijah Wood and Natalia Dyer to star in unexpected, unrequested 1408 sequel

Elijah Wood and Natalia Dyer, both known for their roles in popular horror movies, have been announced to star in an unexpected sequel to the 2007 adaptation of Stephen King's 1408. Dyer will play the leading role in this sequel, while Wood will appear in a supporting position. The film will also feature the original stars John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson.

The sequel, directed by original 1408 director Mikael Håfström, is being kept under wraps in terms of plot details. It is worth noting that Stephen King never wrote a sequel to the original short story, which Håfström had to adapt extensively for the feature length. The involvement of Cusack's and Jackson's characters in a supporting role hints that the scenarios where horror writer Mike Enslin survives are most likely the canon endings of the story.

Reports of a 1408 sequel in development started circulating last week, following comments made by Cusack last year regarding the potential for a continuation of his film. Dyer, who has recently concluded her role in Stranger Things, was previously seen in the animated TV series Among Us. Wood, on the other hand, most recently appeared on the animated TV series Among Us and before that, the movie Ready Or Not 2.