Diablo Cody Teases ‘Jennifer’s Body 2’ Explores A More “Sympathetic” Side Of Megan Fox’s Character
Writer Diablo Cody says the planned sequel to *Jennifer’s Body* will explore more of why Megan Fox’s character is sympathetic, including her loneliness and what she has endured. The focus adds emotional depth to Jennifer, whose transformation into a succubus followed a satanic sacrifice in the 2009 horror comedy.
Cody said audiences often remember Jennifer at her most powerful, while overlooking moments when she is isolated, insecure and diminished. The sequel is in development at 20th Century Studios; original director Karyn Kusama has praised the idea, and Fox and Amanda Seyfried have expressed interest in returning.
- Diablo Cody says the sequel will deepen Jennifer’s backstory.
- The story will explore her loneliness and vulnerability.
- Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried have expressed interest in returning.
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Jennifer’s Body is a 2009 horror comedy written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama. Megan Fox plays Jennifer, a teenager who becomes a succubus after a satanic sacrifice goes wrong; Amanda Seyfried plays her friend Needy.
The story follows Jennifer and Needy’s friendship as Jennifer’s transformation changes their lives. The film mixes horror with themes of loneliness, insecurity and the pressures facing teenage girls.
A sequel is in development at 20th Century Studios. Cody wrote the original film, while Kusama directed it; Fox and Seyfried have expressed interest in returning.