Headed down the chimney next Halloween season is Damien Leone’s hotly-anticipated Terrifier 3, and we’re thrilled to report that Lauren LaVera has officially signed on!

Cineverse, in partnership with Bloody Disgusting, announced today that Lauren LaVera will officially return in the unrated mega-slasher Terrifier 3, reprising her role as Sienna.

Her compelling performance resonated far and wide as the breakout star of the ultra-gory Terrifier 2, solidifying her status as a rising star in the horror realm. LaVera won over fans and critics worldwide who embraced her as the next Final Girl and Sienna costumes were seen all over conventions and Halloween events this year.

Now, as the story unfolds in Creator Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3, LaVera is back to lead you through your deepest nightmares when Art the Clown unleashes chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve.

“I’m thrilled to be returning to Terrifier 3,” said LaVera. “Damien’s vision for my character was special, and now he’s set to take it to an entirely new level. It’s been surreal to witness the immense connection and support from fans for Sienna, and I applaud Damien for introducing a strong female character, the angel-dressed heroine, who gets to face off against Art the Clown’s merciless ways. I can’t wait for you to see the next chapter of Sienna as Damien dives deeper into her backstory.”

“Lauren was the heart and soul of Terrifier 2, and the next installment couldn’t be done without her character,” said Leone. “Lauren brings an unparalleled essence to the film, and her return is integral to the continuation of the chilling narrative we’ve crafted. Her character will be more developed as she is dealing with intense trauma stemming from the events of the previous film, and eventually, she must conquer these challenges to confront Art. Her continued metamorphosis into Art’s formidable foe is one of the most intriguing and exciting aspects of this franchise for me.”

The news was first reported by Deadline, with the site also reporting that David Howard Thornton will be back as Art the Clown, with AEW superstar Chris Jericho, Samantha Scaffidi, and Elliot Fullam also reprising their roles from last year’s Terrifier 2.

Leone tells Deadline, “We are in pre-production right now. We’re going to start shooting in two months, beginning of February. So, we’re in the thick of it. We’re assembling our crew; we’re still casting; we’re getting locations in order; special effects are being created; and we’re still working on drafts. It could always be better and tighter: I never stop doing that all the way through production. I’m finally getting to the stage where I’m very excited about it. We’re about to make a movie again, which is my childhood fantasy come true.”

He also previews in the new chat with Deadline, “This one is going to pick up where part two left off, in the insane asylum, so, you’re going to see what transpires there, what mayhem unfolds, because seeing how Art and Victoria ended up, is so insane, and seeing how they get out of that situation and what happens next is going to be really wild. So, we have to get Chris [Jericho] back in there and see how he becomes a part of that situation.”

Additional casting is currently underway for the unrated slasher, which is set to begin production early next year. Terrifier 3 will release in theaters nationwide on October 25, 2024, with Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting handling North American distribution, sold by The Coven, who also reps international rights on the film.

Terrifier 3 is produced by Phil Falcone, Steven Della Salla, Jason Leavy and Michael Leavy.

Chris McGurk, Brad Miska, Brandon Hill and Yolanda Macias serve as executive producers for Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting. Additional executive producers include Cairo Ben Amen II, Joshua Anderson, Steven Caruso, Lisa Falcone, Hank Greenberg, Marcus McGill, Larry Bilello, Steven Barton, and Thomas Smith.

You can stream Terrifier 2 on SCREAMBOX now.