The highly anticipated sequel to After — the Harry Styles-inspired flick which theaters back in April 2019 — starring Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and Josephine Langford is almost here! Called After We Collided, the new flick, which is based on a One Direction fan fiction written by Anna Todd, is the next chapter in Hardin and Tessa’s love story.
Ahead of the film’s release, the stars have opened up about what it was like filming After We Collided‘s seriously steamy intimate scenes together.
“I mean I don’t think it was ever tough. It’s a job. We’re professionals, you know what you signed up for. You turn up and do your job,” Hero told TooFab in October 2020. “But, 100 percent, this goes for all scenes, I think when you get to know the whole crew, and the whole cast, and we worked together before every scene becomes easier because you don’t have to break that ice anymore.”
Josephine added, “I think you always find something new that’s nerve-racking, or at least me personally.”
When it was first announced in May 2019 that a second After film was in the works, Anna told Anna told Deadline, “I am beyond excited to begin the sequel to After. The fans made the first film a worldwide success and we are ready to bring them more of Hardin and Tessa in the sequel. This next film will truly capture the heart and feel of the books.”
OK, so when will the second movie hit theaters and what will it be about? Will the original cast all return for the sequel and will there be any new stars? Don’t worry, you guys, we’ve got you covered. We know it’s a lot to take in, which is why we went ahead and rounded up everything we know so far about After We Collided.
Scroll through our gallery for all the details on the highly anticipated sequel.
Who’s going to star in ‘After We Collided?’
According to Deadline, both Josephine and Hero are set to reprise their roles in the second movie. And get this, you guys — Dylan Sprouse revealed in August 2019 that he’s joining the already-epic cast! OMG. The Suite Life of Zack and Cody actor will be playing Trevor, or better known as “F**king Trevor.” For those of you who read the books, you probably already know that Trevor is a coworker of Tessa’s, who starts to develop feelings for her.
“I’m very excited to announce to you that I will be playing Trevor in After We Collided,” he said in a video posted to After‘s official Instagram account. “I cannot wait to bring ‘F**king Trevor’ to life for you, and I’m excited for you all to see the finished content. Can’t wait to start filming.”
He also explained why he chose the role during another Instagram video.
“First and foremost, he’s incredibly sexy. That’s number one on the list,” he said. “Trevor was a role that I had never played before and I generally like taking roles that force me to act a different way or challenge me to act like something I’m not in my daily life. That was the biggest reason. Also after talking to the cast and crew, I knew we’d have a good working environment.”
Candice King, who we all know and love from The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, was also cast in the movie! She’s going to play Kim Vance, one of Tessa’s friends. Charlie Weber, Louise Lombard, Karimah Westbrook, Rob Estes and Max Ragone will also appear in the flick. Wow, talk about a dream team!
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What can fans expect from Dylan Sprouse’s character?
“Trevor represents values and aspects that Hardin is very much not. This is upward mobility, oriented work man and he’s also kind of got his ducks in a row. He’s really focused on work and he’s succeeding,” Dylan told iHollywoodTV in an October 2020 interview. “He comes from nothing really and that’s kind of his future. He’s got it all together. In a lot of ways, he represents what Hardin is not. I’ve been manifesting that in a lot of different ways in the scenes that we’ve shot. Particularly, you’ll see that he’s got a sharp wit and that manifests in a bit of dark humor, which is fun.”
The actor also opened up about joining the film during an October 2020 interview with Entertainment Tonight.
“Everyone was really inviting and welcoming, and the fanbase is rabid because they’re really passionate about it, which was cool to see,” he dished. “It’s nice to step into a series or a project where people are really impassioned to like it so much, and so for me it was nice. It was easy. They already mentioned the ice had already been broken, so I just kind of walked onto set and everyone was enjoying themselves and knew each other and it made for a really good filming environment.”
What will ‘After We Collided’ be about?
Since it’s based off a book, we can make some assumptions about what will go down. Here’s the synopsis of the second book:
“Tessa has everything to lose. Hardin has nothing to lose… except her. After We Collided… Life will never be the same.
After a tumultuous beginning to their relationship, Tessa and Hardin were on the path to making things work. Tessa knew Hardin could be cruel, but when a bombshell revelation is dropped about the origins of their relationship — and Hardin’s mysterious past — Tessa is beside herself. Hardin will always be… Hardin. But is he really the deep, thoughtful guy Tessa fell madly in love with despite his angry exterior — or has he been a stranger all along? She wishes she could walk away. It’s just not that easy.
Hardin knows he made a mistake, possibly the biggest one of his life. He’s not going down without a fight. But can he change? Will he change… for love?”
OMG. How juicy does that sound?! Plus, the cast dished on what you can expect from the sequel while speaking to Entertainment Tonight, and boy, does it sound like it’s going to be intense!
“[Fans] better strap in. A lot of them kind of wanted [it to be darker], so hopefully they’ll be presently surprised by the turning up of the dial,” Hero said, with Josephine adding that fans should expect a major love triangle.
“Having a love triangle dynamic is always fun. Overwhelming but fun. I think it added a little something-something to the film,” she said.
The actress also revealed, “Tessa is different in this film. She’s at a different part in her life.”
When is ‘After We Collided’ coming out?
Mark your calendars, people, because After We Collided is set to hit theaters on October 23, 2020! Wondering how you can watch the film without heading to the movies? No worries, because it will also be available for purchase on demand.
“We know you can’t wait to see what’s next in Tessa and Hardin’s story,” Hero said in a recently uploaded Instagram video. “But we also want everyone to feel comfortable and safe seeing the film.”
Have they filmed ‘After We Collided’ yet?
We have the best news ever! On September 18, 2019, the cast revealed that filming for the sequel had officially finished.
“And that’s a wrap on #AfterWeCollidedMovie. Thank you all for getting us here and supporting and loving this franchise. It’s all because of you,” the movie’s official Instagram account shared.
While they were filming the flick, the cast uploaded a few behind-the-scenes pictures. And every time they did, it got us even more pumped. Take this one, for example:
They posted this snap of Tessa and Hardin on August 21, 2019, and the internet quickly went wild.
The producers gave fans a pretty awesome Christmas present on December 24, 2019, when they shared this adorable clip of Hardin and Tessa posing with Santa!
And on March 20, 2020, they gave fans another sneak peek when they shared this adorable shot of Tessa and Hardin ice skating!
They also shared this clip of #Hessa kissing on April 12, 2020, and boy, was it steamy!
Have they shared any other sneak peeks of the sequel?
Yep, Voltage Pictures released the first teaser for the upcoming movie on February 14, 2020, and boy, was it steamy! The words, “Their romance is hotter, sexier, than ever before,” flashed across the screen amid a montage of intense clips that showed Tess and Hardin fighting, kissing and more.
They also shared this clip of Tessa meeting Dylan’s character, Trevor. And on July 22, 2020, they shared the official poster for the upcoming sequel!
They also posted another sneak peek of the movie on August 10, 2020.
They also shared a clip of Tessa meeting Hardi’s mom, and it was everything.
While sharing the release date, After‘s official Twitter also shared a new trailer, which you can view here! We seriously cannot wait for this movie. GET READY PEOPLE.
