Under Wraps 2 Explained

Director:Alex Zamm
Cinematography:Bobby Lam
Producer:Jameson Parker
Editor:Kelly Herron
Country:United States
Language:English
Runtime:83 minutes
Network:Disney Channel

Under Wraps 2 is an American family teen horror Disney Channel Original Movie directed by Alex Zamm and written by Josh A. Cagan, which is a sequel to the 2021 film, Under Wraps. The film stars Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, Sophia Hammons, Phil Wright, Melanie Brook, Jordan Conley, Rryla McIntosh, and T.J. Storm. It premiered on September 25, 2022, on Disney Channel.[1]

Premise

Amy is preparing for her father, Pop's Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé, Carl. She, along with Gilbert and Marshall, discover that an evil mummy named Sobek is out for revenge on their mummy friends, Harold and Rose.[2]

Cast

Production

Development

On February 7, 2022, it was announced that Disney Branded Television had ordered a sequel to Under Wraps titled Under Wraps 2.[4] Alex Zamm was set to direct the film, with Josh A. Cagan serving as the writer.[5] Todd Y. Murata and Fernando Stew were set to executive produce the film. The film is produced by MarVista Entertainment.[6] Adam Wylie, who portrayed Gilbert in the original 1997 film, makes a special appearance as Bueller.[7]

Casting

On March 1, 2022, Claude Knowlton and Antonio Cayonne joined the cast as Pop and Carl, respectively.[8]

Filming

Filming began on January 17, 2022, at Bridge Studios.[9] It was wrapped on March 3, 2022.[10]

Music

Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, and Sophia Hammons recorded the song "My Kind of Monster" from the film.[11] It was released on September 23, 2022, by Walt Disney Records.[12]

Release

Under Wraps 2 premiered on September 25, 2022, on Disney Channel.[13] It was released on September 30, 2022, on Disney+.[14]

Reception

Critical response

Alex Reif of LaughingPlace described Under Wraps 2 as an entertaining film which depicts an important story dealing with friendship.[15] Melissa Camacho of Common Sense Media gave the film a grade of four out of five stars, complimented the presence of positive messages and role models, citing friendship and critical thinking, and found the movie humorous.[16] Elizabeth Lemieux of Screen Rant named the song "My Kind of Monster" one of the "best Halloween songs" and Under Wraps 2 one of the "best original Halloween movies" of Disney Channel.[17]

Accolades

Under Wraps 2 was nominated for Best Costume Design in Film Contemporary at the 2023 CAFTCAD Awards.[18]

See also

References

  1. Web site: Swift . Andy . August 12, 2022 . Disney Channel's Under Wraps 2 Sets September Premiere — Watch Trailer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220812165308/https://tvline.com/2022/08/12/under-wraps-2-release-date-trailer-disney-channel-video/ . 2022-08-12 . November 24, 2023 . TVLine.
  2. Web site: Sen . Sushmita . September 1, 2023 . Under Wraps 2: Where to Watch & Stream Online . 2024-01-13 . . en-US.
  3. Web site: August 12, 2022 . Disney Branded Television's Spooky Sequel Under Wraps 2 Will Jump-Start Halloween Season with a Sept. 25 Premiere on Disney Channel . November 24, 2023 . The Futon Critic.
  4. Web site: Bishop . Rollin . February 7, 2022 . Under Wraps Sequel Officially Announced by Disney . 2024-01-13 . . en.
  5. Web site: Squires . John . September 20, 2022 . 7 New Horror Movies Releasing This Week Including 'Don't Worry Darling' in Theaters . 2024-01-13 . . en-US.
  6. Web site: Major . Michael . August 12, 2022 . UNDER WRAPS 2 to Premiere on Disney in September . 2024-01-13 . . en.
  7. Web site: Alexandra Del Rosario . February 7, 2022 . Disney Orders Under Wraps Sequel & The Naughty Nine Original Movies For Disney+, Disney Channel . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220207191819/https://deadline.com/2022/02/disney-orders-under-wraps-2-the-naughty-nine-original-movies-disney-channel-1234927778/ . 2022-02-07 . 2023-11-24 . Deadline Hollywood.
  8. Web site: Petski . Denise . March 1, 2022 . Under Wraps 2: Claude Knowlton & Antonio Cayonne Join Disney Channel Sequel . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220308045250/https://deadline.com/2022/03/under-wraps-2-claude-knowlton-antonio-cayonne-disney-channel-sequel-movie-1234961863/ . March 8, 2022 . November 24, 2023 . .
  9. Web site: Peterson . Brian . February 3, 2022 . Disney's Under Wraps 2: Cast, Plot, Release Date & Everything Else We Know . 2024-01-13 . . en.
  10. Web site: Artz . Matt . March 4, 2022 . Disney's Under Wraps 2 has Wrapped Filming . November 24, 2023 . Halloween Daily News . May 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220526121555/https://halloweendailynews.com/2022/03/under-wraps-2-wraps-filming/ . live .
  11. Web site: Disney Newsdesk . Laughing Place . September 23, 2022 . Music Video for "My Kind of Monster" From "Under Wraps 2" . 2024-01-13 . LaughingPlace.com . en-US.
  12. Web site: September 23, 2022 . My Kind of Monster (From "Under Wraps 2") - Single . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231125080410/https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-kind-of-monster-from-under-wraps-2-single/1644976881 . November 25, 2023 . November 25, 2023 . iTunes.
  13. Web site: DiVincenzo . Alex . September 21, 2022 . 'Under Wraps' – Unwrapping Disney's Remake and Reviewing This Halloween's Brand New Sequel . 2024-01-13 . . en-US.
  14. Web site: Richard . Nate . August 31, 2022 . What's New on Disney+ in September 2022 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007072303/https://collider.com/whats-new-on-disney-in-september-2022/ . October 7, 2022 . November 24, 2023 . Collider.
  15. Web site: Reif . Alex . September 22, 2022 . Movie Review: "Under Wraps 2" Tricks and Treats Audiences to Another Mummy Story About Friendship . 2024-01-13 . LaughingPlace.com . en-US.
  16. Web site: Camacho . Melissa . Under Wraps 2 TV Review Common Sense Media . 2024-01-13 . . en.
  17. Web site: Lemieux . Elizabeth . October 31, 2022 . 10 Best Halloween Songs From Disney Channel Original Movies & TV Shows . 2024-01-13 . . en.
  18. Web site: CAFTCAD Awards 2023 . 2024-01-13 . CAFTCAD . en-CA.

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