After fans yearning for a reunion for years, the pack is finally getting back together. The sequel film of MTV's Teen Wolf, written by Jeff Davis, the executive producer, head writer, and show creator of the original Teen Wolf series, is set to air on Paramount+ and reunite many original cast members.
The supernatural drama series, which fast became an audience favorite, aired for the last time in 2017. However, it appears that the idea for a continuation of the Teen Wolf storyline has always been in the works. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter in 2017, Davis said, "I thought about what kind of series finale fits this show best, and to me, it was, "And the adventure continues …" That's what we wanted to go for. I want to know that Scott and his friends have many more stories to tell. This story isn't over." Now that the idea is finally becoming a reality, fans couldn't be more excited.
All We Know: Cast
The new Teen Wolf movie will feature many familiar faces, including Tyler Posey in his role as Scott McCall. Posey, the original MTV series star, has been campaigning for a Teen Wolf revival for some time. Expressing his excitement with Entertainment Weekly regarding the opportunity to play Scott McCall once again, Posey said, "I'm just excited to play this character again...I miss him, I love him". Posey also expressed his eagerness to witness the storyline progression and development of characters outside a high school setting.
According to a list released by Paramount+ in February 2022, other case members who will be joining Posey are Holland Roden (Lydia Martin), Crystal Reed (Allison Argent), Colton Haynes (Jackson Whittemore), Shelley Hennig (Malia Tate), JR Bourne (Chris Argent), Orny Adams (coach Bobby Finstock), Seth Gilliam (Dr. Alan Deaton), Dylan Sprayberry (Liam Dunbar, Ryan Kelley (Deputy Jordan Parrish), Linden Ashby (Noah Stilinski), and Melissa Ponzio (Melissa McCall).
Fans of the series will recognize that notably absent from the list published are Dylan O'Brien (Stiles Stilinski), Tyler Hoechlin (Derek Hale), and Arden Cho (Kira Yukimura). Fan-favorite O'Brien is reported not to be involved in the revival project due to his commitments to various other movies and busy filming schedule. When asked if he would be willing to participate in a spin-off to Teen Wolf, O'Brien said, "I haven't heard anything about this, but I can guarantee you I probably won't be in it.".
Hoechlin's absence from the cast is presumed to be due to his commitment to the CW show Superman and Lois. However, it is rumored that Hoechlin may be a part of the future list of cast members scheduled to be announced by Paramount+ in due time. On the other hand, Cho has refused to join the reunion because she was being offered only half the salary as her fellow female co-stars.
All We Know: Plot
Teen Wolf: The Movie is expected to continue the storyline, which ended in the season finale of the MTV Teen Wolf series. The finale drew to a close, with Scott McCall and his friends successfully carrying out their mission to save Beacon Hills, together with the help of a young werewolf, Alec. In the final scene, Alec is welcomed into Scott's pack.
The MTV description of the revival movie reads:
A full moon rises in Beacon Hills, and with it a terrifying evil has emerged. The wolves are howling once again, calling for the return of Banshees, Werecoyotes, Hellhounds, Kitsunes, and every other shapeshifter in the night. But only a werewolf like Scott McCall, no longer a teenager yet still an Alpha, can gather both new allies and reunite trusted friends to fight back against what could be the most powerful and deadliest enemy they’ve ever faced.
All We Know: Release Date
The movie, which was announced on the anniversary of the Teen Wolf series finale, September 24, 2021, has no exact release date. However, it has been confirmed that the movie will be released on Paramount+ in 2022. Fans speculate that the premiere may take place in October, owing to Halloween,
All We Know: Everything Else
While a release date for the movie is expected to be confirmed once production for the film has commenced, the Teen Wolf fandom has not been left without good news. The anniversary of the series saw yet another announcement that let fans know that the full 100 episodes of the original Teen Wolf series have been made available for viewing on Paramount+ since December 2021. Fans were thus given a prime opportunity to recap the entire Teen Wolf storyline before the release of the revival movie.
It has also been announced that Jeff Davis will create and executive produce an entirely new series titled Wolf Pack. The series is based on the books by Edo Van Belkom and follows the lives of a teenage boy and girl whose lives are forever changed due to a Californian wildfire and its consequences.
The president and CEO of MTV Entertainment Studios, Chris McCarthy, commenting on Davis writing the film and the new series, said, "Teen Wolf was a global cultural phenomenon that spawned one of the largest and most loyal fandoms - we are thrilled to partner with the incredibly talented Jeff Davis to reward the fans, reignite the franchise with an original movie, and launch a brand-new series Wolf Pack for Paramount+."
For now, with dates and complete cast lists yet undecided, the only choice Wolf fans are left with is to hold in their howls in anticipation of what's to come. Hopefully, the movie will soon bring fans the much-loved drama, thrill, and excitement of the Teen Wolf storyline.