‘The Substance’ Director Coralie Fargeat Says No to a Sequel or Prequel, Wants to Do Something New

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If you’ve seen “The Substance”, you’re aware it doesn’t seem like a movie that needs a sequel. Yet, given the trend in today’s industry where studios tend to maximize profits from successful films, one can’t help but ponder if a new installment could be planned.

Luckily, director Coralie Fargeat has alleviated any concerns about a sequel. In a conversation with Variety, she clarified that there are currently no plans for one. As Fargeat stated, “The purpose of this film is to introduce new ideas into the world. No sequels, no prequels… I’m looking forward to presenting something fresh and innovative in the future.

Regardless of whether Mubi or Working Title plans to make a follow-up film with a new director at the helm, it’s not probable that Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley will reprise their roles in the sequel.

In the movie, the characters’ fates are decisively concluded. After Sue (portrayed by Qualley) kills Elizabeth (Moore), she understands that she can no longer obtain more serum from her elder self. Desperate, Sue resorts to a one-time activation serum, metamorphosing into the terrifying “Monstro Elisasue.” This monstrous form meets a gruesome demise, which likely influenced Fargeat’s firm refusal.

#TheSubstance director Coralie Fargeat says there will not be a sequel to the film. #PSIFF

— Variety (@Variety) January 4, 2025

Margaret Qualley recently spoke about the intense process of filming these scenes:

At that stage, I’m enclosed in multiple layers of prosthetics that have been affixed to my face. I can only see from one eye and I’ve lost my hearing. My head is slightly tilted, and my arms are permanently attached to my body.

I can only move my right hand at the moment and unfortunately, I’ve just singed my hair. Everything happening now is genuine, it’s happening live. I’m actually charring my hair. I’m actually inserting my earring. It’s a bit of a race because organizing these moments takes so long due to the intricate nature of the prosthetics, but by that time, I had come to truly appreciate…

This version retains the original meaning while being more natural and easy to read.

Towards the finale of the filming, the music seemed exceptionally melodious, and there was a rhythmic pulse to it. The intensity of the acting was palpable, as if we were speeding up. By that point, it felt like being immersed in a cartoon universe, almost human-like.

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Demi Moore’s acting in “The Substance” won her a Golden Globe, and her speech upon receiving the award was truly inspiring. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s definitely worth watching. Since there’s no sequel planned, it appears that “The Substance” will continue as a singular, distinctive horror film based on body-horror, which seems fitting.

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2025-01-07 15:14