Bella Thorne teases 'Spring Breakers' sequel as 'litty McTitties'
Bella Thorne, writer-director of the upcoming "Spring Breakers" sequel, described the film as "litty McTitties." The sequel, titled "Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain," was announced last year with Matthew Bright originally set to direct.
Producers recruited Thorne to helm the project after an early screening of her unreleased directorial debut, *Color Your Hurt*. She has previously helmed music videos and earned adult industry nominations, while sharing a Disney Channel background with original stars Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens.
A 2014 iteration, written by Irvine Welsh and directed by Jonas Åkerlund, was publicly criticized by James Franco and abandoned. Original director Harmony Korine later expressed interest but pivoted to experimental AI projects, leaving the sequel's path open for Thorne.
The sequel's development could influence how studios approach legacy sequels, potentially prioritizing viral social media buzz over directorial vision. Fans of the original may experience a split between nostalgia and skepticism, as Thorne's hyperbolic tone suggests a departure from Korine's surreal social commentary. The involvement of a former Disney star could also reshape the franchise's appeal, potentially drawing a younger, TikTok-savvy audience while alienating purists who valued the original's gritty, art-house edge.