Sione's 2, the sequel to the New Zealand comedy smash hit Sione's Wedding, begins production shortly and will be released in cinemas across New Zealand on 19 January 2012. The sequel will reprise the same characters as they go on yet another quest.
Oscar Kightley (Albert), Robbie Magasiva (Michael), Shimpal Lelisi (Sefa), Iaheta Ah Hi (Stanley), Dave Fane (Bolo), together with Teuila Blakely (Leilani) and Madeleine Same (Tania) are five years older - but are the guys any wiser?
Sione's 2 is written by James Griffin and Oscar Kightley, who wrote Sione's Wedding and will be directed by Simon Bennett, who has a bunch of awards for his TV direction, including Outrageous Fortune.
Produced by John Barnett and Paul Davis for South Pacific Pictures, the picture is financed by the New Zealand Film Commission, South Pacific Pictures and TV3. New Zealand distribution will be through Sony and South Pacific Pictures.