Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood join the cast of Ready or Not 2

The time has finally come: filming has begun on the sequel "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come". According to Deadline, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood have joined the cast of the horror flick.

We will also get to see Shawn Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, Kevin Durand and director legend David Cronenberg – all familiar faces from the genre. Lead actress Samara Weaving also returns and is joined by Kathryn Newton, who was last seen in the vampire film "Abigail" – also directed by Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin. The screenplay was once again written by Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy, who were already responsible for the bloody mix of suspense and black humor in the first part.

The first part of "Ready or Not" quickly became a fan favorite. The story of Grace, who has to face a murderous game in her newlywed husband's family on her wedding night, won over critics and audiences alike. Despite a comparatively small budget of just six million dollars, the film grossed over 57 million dollars worldwide.

What the sequel will actually be about remains a well-kept secret for the time being. However, those responsible promise a "fresh interpretation" of the well-known material – just as quirky, unpredictable and entertaining as the first part. There is no start date yet.

Elijah Wood – From child star to cult actor: the most famous films of his career

Elijah Wood is more than just the gentle hobbit from Middle-earth. Since the early 1990s, he has developed from a celebrated child star into one of Hollywood's most versatile actors. Between blockbusters, independent films and genre gems, Wood has shown courage time and time again – be it through dark roles or unconventional projects. Here is a look at his best-known and most influential films.

The Faculty (1998)

In Robert Rodriguez's sci-fi horror "The Faculty", Wood plays the shy student Casey Connor, who discovers that his teachers have been taken over by alien beings. The film is a typical 90s crossover of teen drama, horror and science fiction – and gave Wood the opportunity to assert himself in a leading genre role for the first time. He was convincing as a smart outsider and cemented his reputation as an actor with a penchant for the uncanny.

The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003)

The big international breakthrough came with "The Lord of the Rings". In Peter Jackson's monumental trilogy, Wood played the hobbit Frodo Baggins – a simple boy who bears the burden of destroying the most powerful ring in the world. The trilogy was showered with Oscars and is still considered a milestone in the fantasy genre today. Wood's sensitive, profound portrayal gave Frodo emotional depth and made him a figure of identification for millions.

Green Street Hooligans (2005)

In "Green Street Hooligans", Wood ventures a radical change of role. He plays a failed Harvard student who finds himself in the London soccer hooligan scene. The film is raw, intense and shows Wood from a completely new side – as part of a violent but fraternal subculture. Particularly impressive: his transformation from naive outsider to tough follower. The film became an insider tip and proved Wood's ability to change beyond the mainstream.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

In Michel Gondry's surreal love story, Wood plays Patrick, a technician who abuses his job at a memory-erasure service to get close to a woman. The film, starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, is a poetic meditation on love, memory and identity – and features Wood in a subtle but uncomfortably manipulative role.

Sin City (2005)

In the dark comic adaptation "Sin City", Elijah Wood takes on the role of the mute, sadistic killer Kevin – one of the most disturbing characters in the film. With his ice-cold gaze and brutal presence, he proves once again that he has long since shed his "good guy" image.

Maniac (2012)

With the psycho-horror film Maniac, Wood goes one step further: in a disturbing first-person perspective, he plays a serial killer whose delusions and violent fantasies are shown directly from his point of view. The film is not for the faint-hearted – and Wood delivers an eerily intense performance.

I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017)

In this black comedy about justice and alienation, Wood plays an eccentric neighbor who, along with a frustrated wife, embarks on a vigilante justice course. The Sundance winner combines humor, social criticism and violence – in the style of the indie projects for which Wood is now known.

The Monkey (2025)

Wood was last seen in "The Monkey", an adaptation of a short story by Stephen King. Under the direction of Oz Perkins, Wood remains true to his preference for dark material and once again impresses in a psychological horror setting.

Conclusion

Elijah Wood has long since freed himself from his early image as a child star and has been showing the courage to be versatile for years. Whether as a hobbit, serial killer or hooligan – Wood avoids well-trodden paths and focuses on unconventional roles with depth and character. This is precisely what makes him one of the most exciting actors of his generation.