The long-awaited sequel to the cult classic "Mallrats" is finally happening and production starts in January in Exton, Pa. Director Kevin Smith took to Twitter to announce that "Mallrats 2" will be filmed at the Exton Square Mall, according to CBS Philly.
A representative for PREIT, the company that owns the mall stated: "PREIT is excited at the opportunity for one of our Philly area malls to be the setting for this movie. If all goes according to plan, filming will start at Exton Square in January. We are thrilled at the prospect of hosting Kevin Smith, the actors, and crew, helping to bring jobs to the area, and creating social media & onsite events to celebrate the partnership," according to Philly.
Exton is located approximately 35 miles outside of Philadelphia. "Mallrats 2" was originally titled "MallBrats" and was supposed to be shot in Delaware, but the developer of the Granite Run Mall said it would be unlikely due to "a snag with the movie people," according to Entertainment Weekly.
The follow-up will see the return of marquee names from the original film including Jason Lee, Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London, Jason Mewes and Stan Lee. It has not yet been confirmed if Ben Affleck is on board for the project.
We found our MALL, y'all! This January, @ExtonSquareMall in Exton, PA will star #Mallrats 2! Thanks, StarStream! #MR2 pic.twitter.com/5zD4cAo9YR
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) September 10, 2015
