Under Wraps 2

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Under Wraps 2
UnderWraps2poster.jpg
Promotional poster
Genre
Written by Josh A. Cagan
Directed by Alex Zamm
Starring
Composers
  • Oleksa Lozowchuk
  • Jamie Christopherson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Todd Y. Murata
  • Fernando Szew
  • Jamie Goehring
  • Shawn Williamson
  • Larry Grimaldi
  • Hannah Pillemer
ProducerJameson Parker
CinematographyBobby Lam
EditorKelly Herron
Running time83 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Disney Channel
ReleaseSeptember 25, 2022 (2022-09-25)

Under Wraps 2 is a 2022 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]

Contents

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. [5] Alex Zamm was set to direct the film, with Josh A. Cagan serving as the writer. [6] Todd Y. Murata and Fernando Stew were set to executive produce the film. The film is produced by MarVista Entertainment. [7] Adam Wylie, who portrayed Gilbert in the original 1997 film, makes a special appearance as Bueller. [8]

Casting

On March 1, 2022, Claude Knowlton and Antonio Cayonne joined the cast as Pop and Carl, respectively. [4]

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. ↑ Swift, Andy (August 12, 2022). "Disney Channel's Under Wraps 2 Sets September Premiere — Watch Trailer". TVLine . Archived from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  2. ↑ Sen, Sushmita (September 1, 2023). "Under Wraps 2: Where to Watch & Stream Online". ComingSoon.net . Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Disney Branded Television's Spooky Sequel Under Wraps 2 Will Jump-Start Halloween Season with a Sept. 25 Premiere on Disney Channel". The Futon Critic . August 12, 2022. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 Petski, Denise (March 1, 2022). "Under Wraps 2: Claude Knowlton & Antonio Cayonne Join Disney Channel Sequel". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on March 8, 2022. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  5. ↑ Bishop, Rollin (February 7, 2022). "Under Wraps Sequel Officially Announced by Disney". ComicBook.com . Archived from the original on January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  6. ↑ Squires, John (September 20, 2022). "7 New Horror Movies Releasing This Week Including 'Don't Worry Darling' in Theaters". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  7. ↑ Major, Michael (August 12, 2022). "UNDER WRAPS 2 to Premiere on Disney in September". BroadwayWorld . Archived from the original on January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  8. ↑ Alexandra Del Rosario (February 7, 2022). "Disney Orders Under Wraps Sequel & The Naughty Nine Original Movies For Disney+, Disney Channel". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on February 7, 2022. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  9. ↑ Peterson, Brian (February 3, 2022). "Disney's Under Wraps 2: Cast, Plot, Release Date & Everything Else We Know". MovieWeb . Archived from the original on February 9, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ Artz, Matt (March 4, 2022). "Disney's Under Wraps 2 has Wrapped Filming". Halloween Daily News. Archived from the original on May 26, 2022. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  11. ↑ Disney Newsdesk, Laughing Place (September 23, 2022). "Music Video for "My Kind of Monster" From "Under Wraps 2"". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  12. ↑ "My Kind of Monster (From "Under Wraps 2") - Single". iTunes. September 23, 2022. Archived from the original on November 25, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  13. ↑ DiVincenzo, Alex (September 21, 2022). "'Under Wraps' – Unwrapping Disney's Remake and Reviewing This Halloween's Brand New Sequel". Bloody Disgusting . Archived from the original on January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  14. ↑ Richard, Nate (August 31, 2022). "What's New on Disney+ in September 2022". Collider . Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  15. ↑ Reif, Alex (September 22, 2022). "Movie Review: "Under Wraps 2" Tricks and Treats Audiences to Another Mummy Story About Friendship". LaughingPlace.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  16. ↑ Camacho, Melissa. "Under Wraps 2 TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media . Archived from the original on January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  17. ↑ Lemieux, Elizabeth (October 31, 2022). "10 Best Halloween Songs From Disney Channel Original Movies & TV Shows". Screen Rant . Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  18. ↑ "CAFTCAD Awards 2023". CAFTCAD. Archived from the original on January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.

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