Ethan Hawke: The Grabber Role Explained
- Ethan Hawke is set to reprise his role as the chilling serial killer,the Grabber,in "Black Phone 2," the sequel to the 2022 indie horror success.
- Scott Derrickson returns to direct and co-wriet "Black Phone 2" alongside C.
- Jason Blum is producing the film for Blumhouse, with Derrickson and Cargill also producing.
Ethan Hawke returns as the terrifying Grabber in “Black Phone 2,” igniting renewed interest in his chilling portrayal. This article delves deep into the Grabber role, dissecting HawkeS performance and the impact of this chilling character on the horror landscape. Discover the details of the sequel, including the release date and plot specifics, guaranteeing a darker, more intense chapter in the Black phone franchise. Learn how Scott Derrickson plans to use a villainous ghost, which builds on the success of the original. News Directory 3 gives you an exclusive look at the franchise’s future developments. Explore the return of the original cast, including Mason Thames, and examine the fresh take on horror that awaits audiences. What further twists will scare audiences? Discover what’s next.
Ethan Hawke returns to Terrorize in ‘Black Phone 2’
Updated June 2,2025
Ethan Hawke is set to reprise his role as the chilling serial killer,the Grabber,in “Black Phone 2,” the sequel to the 2022 indie horror success. The original “Black Phone” grossed $161 million worldwide against a modest $18 million budget, solidifying its place as a buzzy horror franchise.
Scott Derrickson returns to direct and co-wriet “Black Phone 2” alongside C. Robert Cargill. The first film, based on a short story by Joe Hill, followed Mason Thames as a kidnapped boy who escapes with the help of a haunted phone. Thames, along with original cast members Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, and Miguel Mora, will also return for the sequel.
Jason Blum is producing the film for Blumhouse, with Derrickson and Cargill also producing. Hill and Ryan Turek serve as executive producers. Universal and Blumhouse present the Crooked Highway Production.
The release date for “Black Phone 2” is Oct. 17, after an initial plan to release the film in June.
Derrickson hinted at a fresh take on the ghost story premise. He said the sequel introduces a villainous ghost, a departure from the victimized ghosts of the first film. He added that the shift from a middle school to a high school setting allows for a more intense horror experience.
The first movie was a ghost movie but all the ghosts were victims, which is typical, a ghost story. But in this one, you’ve got a ghost that is a villain.
What’s next
With “Black Phone 2,” audiences can anticipate a darker, more intense chapter in the series, as Derrickson aims to expand the universe of the Black Phone franchise beyond a direct sequel.