‘Greenland 2: Migration’ Director Addresses Trump Connection

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The new survival thriller Greenland 2: Migration, starring Gerard Butler as John Garrity, has arrived in theaters at a time of global uncertainty. This sequel to 2020’s Greenland follows the Garrity family as they search for a new place to live after an earthquake destroys their underground community in Greenland. Interestingly, while the film was being made, Greenland itself became a topic of international discussion when former US President Donald Trump expressed interest in buying the territory for military reasons. There’s even a possibility his administration could negotiate with Greenland’s residents to relocate.

When asked by The Hollywood Reporter about how the team behind Greenland 2: Migration felt about their film unexpectedly reflecting real-world events, director Waugh explained:

We successfully stayed focused on what mattered and didn’t get distracted. I especially appreciated the original script by Chris Sparling because it centered on a family already facing difficulties – a struggling marriage and a child worried about their future. That internal conflict was crucial, and the second movie needed to build on that same foundation, placing them in an extreme, life-or-death scenario.

The story really dives into the family’s struggles, facing their own limits and what they’ll leave behind. We didn’t shy away from difficult themes. We promised a bleak outcome in Greenland, and we delivered on that. Unlike most disaster movies where the threat is stopped, we explored the consequences. After experiencing a real pandemic and the emotional impact it had, we intentionally included therapists in the second movie. We wanted to explore what it would be like to live underground for five years and the psychological effects on people. The film draws parallels to the post-pandemic world, focusing on society rebuilding and people starting to live again. It wasn’t about political issues or creating a new nation; it was much more about the social and emotional challenges we were all facing.

What Would Gerard Butler Do in a Real Cataclysm?


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So, I was reading an interview with Gerard Butler, and he was talking about how thinking about his action movie roles—you know, all those disaster scenarios—actually got him thinking about what he’d really do if a natural disaster hit. He told People magazine he started seriously wondering what it would look like for him personally – where he’d go, how he’d react practically, and how he’d cope with the emotional fallout. It really made him think about survival, you know?

I remember when the first movie was released – it was right at the beginning of the pandemic. I took a road trip in an RV, venturing deep into the mountains of Sedona, Arizona, and actually got lost. Strangely, in that moment, I felt completely at peace, realizing the world can handle anything. Everything just felt…right. I think being surrounded by nature – which is where we truly belong – has a way of making things feel better, or at least a little less difficult, no matter what’s going on.

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2026-01-13 14:05