Netflix recently unveiled the initial still from Bird Box Barcelona, a spin-off to the 2018 smash hit dystopian thriller adapted from Josh Malerman’s 2014 book and starring Sandra Bullock. The original follows the story of a mother of two trying to survive in a world where a mysterious force has caused people to commit suicide when they see it.
Bullock’s performance as Malorie Hayes received critical acclaim, with many praising her ability to convey fear, desperation, and determination in a world where survival is uncertain. The film even gained the highest viewership on Netflix before Dwayne Johnson’s Red Notice was released. The film’s success led to the announcement of a sequel, although it was later reported that plans for a second film had been scrapped in favor of a spin-off.
What Will Be The New Bird Box Film About
A talented cast has been assembled for the upcoming film Bird Box Barcelona, helmed by writer-director duo Álex Pastor and David Pastor. Among the stars are Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Diego Calva, Patrick Criado, Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo De Castro, Michelle Jenner, and Leonardo Sbaraglia.
Bird Box Barcelona is said to be an “expansion” of the original 2018 post-apocalyptic thriller Bird Box, based on Josh Malerman’s 2014 novel. According to the official synopsis, it follows Sebastian’s survival journey through the deserted streets of Barcelona after a mysterious force devastates the world’s population.
“After a mysterious force decimates the world’s population, Sebastian must navigate his own survival journey through the desolate streets of Barcelona,” the film’s synopsis teased. “As he forms uneasy alliances with other survivors and they try to escape the city, an unexpected and even more sinister threat grows.”
Will It Match The Success Of The Original Film
The original film was adapted from Josh Malerman’s 2014 novel of the same name and received mixed reviews from critics. However, it became a massive success on Netflix, breaking records and becoming one of the streaming platform’s most-watched original movies. A sequel to his 2014 novel was inspired by watching the Netflix adaptation, Malerman revealed to Esquire in 2019.
“At the end of the movie, I turned to my girl Allison and said, ‘I want to know what happens next!’ and she’s like, ‘Well, you know, you could make that happen,’ so it really was this warm feeling,” Malerman said.
While details about Bird Box Barcelona are currently scarce, fans of the original movie eagerly anticipate the spin-off’s release and hope for another thrilling journey into a post-apocalyptic world. In the original, Sandra Bullock portrayed a mother struggling to safeguard her children in a world overrun by creatures that drive humans to commit violent acts upon looking at them. To avoid encountering the monsters, she and her children wear blindfolds as they navigate their surroundings.
Bird Box is available for streaming on Netflix.
Source: People Magazine