{
  "id": 14498593,
  "title": "‘Obsession’ Could Get a Sequel, and Its Breakout Star Is All In",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/obsession-could-get-a-sequel-and-its-breakout-star-is-all-in",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T17:27:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/obsession-2-sequel-inde-navarrette-comments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actress Inde Navarrette is set to land several significant roles following her breakout role in the horror film Obsession. She has been cast as Rogue in Marvel's upcoming X-Men reboot and will also star in Apple's sci-fi thriller, The Waffle House Index. However, Navarrette is not keen on abandoning Obsession just yet. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she expressed her willingness to return for a possible sequel. Navarrette also delved into her rapid rise to fame, her future projects, and the fate of her character, Nikki, post-film.\n\nWhen asked about her interest in a potential Obsession sequel, Navarrette said, \"I would totally be open to doing a sequel. Are you kidding me? Who am I to say no?\" She explained that Nikki should first process her experiences before any potential continuation.\n\nThe character of Nikki faces a harrowing ordeal in Obsession. After her friend Bear, played by Michael Johnston, uses a mysterious object called the One Wish Willow, Nikki loses control over her own life to love Bear more than anything else. The consequences of her wish become increasingly sinister, leaving Nikki to confront a situation that was never her choice. Navarrette emphasized the importance of giving a realistic depiction of Nikki's emotional journey following the traumatic events of the film.\n\nBarker, the film's writer-director, has also expressed interest in revisiting the film's unique mythology. In May, he revealed that he was considering either a sequel or an anthology series that would explore different wishes gone wrong, potentially with other filmmakers bringing their own interpretations to the concept. An anthology series would allow for a broader exploration of the One Wish Willow's potential without forcing a direct extension of Nikki's storyline. However, with both Navarrette and Barker open to returning, a proper sequel remains a possibility.",
  "summary": "Could Obsession 2 happen? Inde Navarrette is ready to return as Nikki after the hit horror movie’s disturbing ending.",
  "key_points": [
    "Inde Navarrette cast in X-Men reboot and Apple's sci-fi thriller",
    "Navarrette open to returning for Obsession potential sequel",
    "Writer-director Barker considering sequel or anthology series"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}