Netflix is moving forward with a sequel to its popular 2024 French shark thriller, Under Paris, and has selected acclaimed horror director Alexandre Aja to lead the new project. The original film, known in French as Sous la Seine, was directed by Xavier Gens and starred Bérénice Bejo as a marine researcher confronting her past to save Paris from a mutant shark and its offspring. The creature, capable of surviving in fresh water, wreaks havoc on the city, particularly during a triathlon event that the mayor refuses to cancel.

Under Paris quickly became one of Netflix’s most-watched films worldwide in 2024, thanks to its blend of suspense and over-the-top thrills. Bérénice Bejo is expected to reprise her role, and Vincent Roget will return as producer. Details about the script and the reason for Gens’ absence from the sequel remain undisclosed.

Alexandre Aja is well-known in the horror genre, having made his mark with the French slasher Haute Tension in 2003, followed by directing the U.S. remake of The Hills Have Eyes and the adaptation of Joe Hill’s Horns starring Daniel Radcliffe. Aja is also recognized for his work on aquatic horror films, including the cult favorite Piranha 3D and the 2019 thriller Crawl, which starred Kaya Scodelario and Barry Pepper as a father and daughter trapped by alligators during a hurricane. Most recently, Aja directed Never Let Go, a 2024 survival horror film featuring Halle Berry.

Aja is represented by WME, Industry Entertainment, and Hansen Jacobson.

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