{
  "id": 291266,
  "title": "Bella Thorne Confirms She’s Set to Write, Direct and Star in ‘Spring Breakers 2’: ‘Let’s Go!’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/bella-thorne-confirms-shes-set-to-write-direct-and-star-in-spring",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T02:41:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/spring-breakers-2-bella-thorne-to-write-direct-star/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bella Thorne has announced she will take on multiple roles in the sequel to the 2013 film \"Spring Breakers,\" titled \"Spring Breakers 2.\" The actress revealed this during an appearance on the \"Call Her Daddy\" podcast, explaining that the offer stemmed from an early cut of her own upcoming feature directorial debut, \"Color Your Hurt.\" Producers were impressed by Thorne's work and requested that she contribute to the sequel, leading to her decision to write and direct \"Spring Breakers 2.\" Thorne expressed her excitement about the project, stating, \"Spring Break forever, bitch, let's go!\" She also noted that the original team behind the first film will be involved in the sequel. The 2013 movie, directed by Harmony Korine and starring Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, and James Franco, grossed $31.7 million on a budget of $5 million. Thorne hinted that returning cast members could be a possibility, emphasizing that the sequel promises to be an exciting and entertaining experience. TheWrap's Alonso Dulralde reviewed the original film, praising its critique of American youth culture and capturing the essence of spring break parties.",
  "summary": "“We’re working with the original team,” she adds The post Bella Thorne Confirms She’s Set to Write, Direct and Star in ‘Spring Breakers 2’: ‘Let’s Go!’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Bella Thorne to write, direct, star in \"Spring Breakers 2\"",
    "Project inspired by her feature directorial debut \"Color Your Hurt\"",
    "Original cast from 2013 film may return for sequel"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Bella Thorne's multi-role involvement in Spring Breakers 2 marks a career milestone, as producers' enthusiasm for her directorial work prompts her to take on writing and directing duties for the sequel.",
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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."
}