Jessica Rothe on her new sci-fi thriller Affection and the future of Happy Death Day
Jessica Rothe has emerged as a rising talent in genre filmmaking, gaining recognition for her starring roles in Blumhouse’s time-loop slasher-comedy Happy Death Day and its sequel Happy Death Day 2U. While a third installment to complete the trilogy currently remains in development limbo, Rothe and series director Christopher Landon recently met to discuss advancing the franchise. Expressing confidence in the project’s future, Rothe stated to Polygon, “We’re incredibly invested in the third one going forward. We have some tricks up our sleeve.”
The actress continues to expand her presence in genre entertainment, resisting the industry’s historical tendency to treat horror and science fiction as temporary stops on the path to more prestigious roles. In addition to her potential return to the Happy Death Day universe, Rothe is developing a new sci-fi thriller titled Affection. Her commitment to genre work reflects a broader shift in entertainment where such projects are increasingly recognized as substantial creative endeavors worthy of serious actors and dedicated franchises.