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Maika Monroe Praises Grounded Script for They Follow

10/22/2025

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Maika Monroe (actress; known for Jay in It Follows) describes They Follow's script as "incredible" and says it is more grounded, focusing on two women facing mental challenges.
She notes production could start next year because scheduling remains a challenge for director David Robert Mitchell.
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle remake, featuring Monroe, premieres on Hulu on October 22, 2025.

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Maika Monroe (actress; known for Jay in It Follows) describes They Follow's script as "incredible" and says it is more grounded, focusing on two women facing mental challenges.
She notes production could start next year because scheduling remains a challenge for director David Robert Mitchell.
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle remake, featuring Monroe, premieres on Hulu on October 22, 2025.