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Demián Bichir Joins Universal & Blumhouse’s ‘The Black Phone 2’


Universal's 'The Black Phone 2' has tapped Demián Bichir for a role. The actor will appear alongside Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames and more.

EXCLUSIVE: After world premiering his Angelina Jolie-helmed war drama Without Blood at the Toronto Film Festival, Academy Award nominee Demián Bichir has come aboard for a role in The Black Phone 2, Universal’s sequel to its 2021 horror hit from director Scott Derrickson. As we were first to report, original cast members Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies and Miguel Mora are all set to return, along with Derrickson, who again co-wrote the script with partner C. Robert Cargill. Previously seen starring on shows like Let the Right One In, Grand Hotel, The Bridge and Weeds, the esteemed Mexican actor’s other upcoming projects include Beacon, a Tribeca title which he also exec produced, as well as El Dentista for Fabula out of Mexico City.

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