The Revenge of La Llorona Starts Production in Buffalo With Jay Hernandez, Monica Raymund

The revived sequel advances after repeated delays on the strength of the 2019 film’s $123 million worldwide gross.

Overview

Cameras rolled this week in Buffalo, New York, marking the start of production, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Jay Hernandez and Monica Raymund headline, with Edy Ganem, Martín Fajardo, Acston Luca Porto and Avie Porto in supporting roles.
Raymond Cruz returns as curandero Rafael Olvera alongside producing trio James Wan, Gary Dauberman and Emile Gladstone.
Santiago Menghini directs from a screenplay by Sean Tretta, replacing the original film’s director and writer.
THR notes the project was shelved multiple times, including early 2024, with Bloody Disgusting citing sources who suggest recent horror-sequel success bolstered confidence to restart.