Adventure of Darren and his Friends

Sausage Party 2: Adventure of Darren and his friends also known as Sausage Party 2: Revenge of the Russian Vampire is an upcoming American-British-Canadian 2019 adult computer-animated action thriller-drama fantasy horror spin-off film directed by Greg Tiernan, Vin Diesel and Gary Trousdale and produced by Seth Rogen, Meghan Ellison, Evan Goldberg, Felix Gary Gray and Conrad Vernon. It serves as a spin-off to the 2016 film, Sausage Party, officially making it Pont Grey Pictures' second sequel film, first being Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. Conrad Vernon returns to work on the spin-off as a producer, but not as a director since he was replaced by Gary Trousdale. The film is set to release in theaters on July 18, 2019.

Plot
Six months after the events of the first film, Darren wakes up at Shopwell's in nighttime, heard a strange noise coming from kitchen wares. He notices the flashlight on the floor. So Darren picks up the flashlight and turn on. He was walking through the aisles until saw an unknown man eating a dead body. He was about to touch slowly but the unknown man turn around quick. The unknown man turns out to be a Russian leader/vampire named Anton Smirnov. Darren was talking to him about he wants to call the police officers so they will arrival. But Anton wants to sucks Darren's blood and killing. He was about to kill Darren by flying through and Darren screaming on horror. Darren wakes up in panic. He heard an alarm clock

Cast

 * Paul Rudd as Darren Neuman, the main protagonist
 * Rudd also voices one of Anton's henchmen, Gerardo Anderson, a guitarist of P.U.N.C.H., one of the police officers and Leon Douglas.
 * James Franco as Angelo Henderson, the deuteragonist
 * Franco also voices Doug "Druggie" Henderson, who is the older twin brother of Angelo. One of Anton's henchmen, Howard Levy who is Druggie's best friend, Warren Anderson, a drummer of P.U.N.C.H. and one of the police officers.
 * Chloë Grace Moretz as Daryl Neuman one of the main protagonists, she is the older sister of Darren, daughter of Darrell and Darla, best friend of Carrie and new store manager of Shopwell's.
 * Mila Kunis as Carrie Toh, one of the main protagonists, she is the daughter of Camille and Chad, best friend of Daryl, student and electrical engineer of Los Angeles High School and love interest of Freddy.
 * Zac Efron as Dan Efron, one of the main protagonists
 * Salama Hayek as Maya Aiza, the tritagonist. She is a sassy, tomboyish Mexican DJ, guitarist and dancer, student of Los Angeles High School, niece of Elena and Adrian, cousin of Adora, daughter of Penelope and Amadeo, graddaughter of Antonella and Jeronimo, sister of Bontia and Alejandro, love interest of Dan, Camille Toh and Fit Man.
 * Nicole Oliver as Wendy Simmons, one of the main protagonists.
 * Oliver also voice Daisy Jones and Alex Fellows.


 * Rose Byrne as Anne Gordon, one of main protagonists.
 * Byrne also voices Florist Nora Jones


 * Nick Kroll as Anton Smirnov, the main antagonist who wants revenge on Darren and his friends for scratching and hurting him during the train accident. He's also the leader of R.E.V.E.N.G.E., husband of Mary and father of Freddy.
 * Kroll also voices one of his henchmen and Nick "Douche" Smith who is Daryl's new boyfriend.
 * Seth Rogen as Freddy Smirnov, one of the main protagonists. He is the son of Anton and Mary, paperboy and love interest of Carrie Toh.
 * Kristen Wiig as Mary Smirnov, the secondary antagonist turn one of the four tritagonists, she is the secretary, mother of Freddy, wife of Anton and friend of FBI.
 * Danny McBride as Bobby Simpson, one of  the four tritagonists
 * McBride also voices Homeless Man.
 * Harland Williams as Floyd Anderson
 * Williams also voices one of the ninjas, Drug Dealer and police officers.
 * Lauren Miller as Camille Toh
 * Miller also voices Old Woman.
 * Maryke Hendrikse as Miss Skylar Sullivan
 * Jonah Hill as Nigel Baker
 * Mary Jane Blige as Joy Greene
 * Ice Cube as Logan Greene
 * Cube also voices one of Anton's henchmen.
 * Kevin Hart as Jay Greene
 * Hart voices one of the police officers
 * Derek Phillips as Dr. Mark Philip
 * Gael García Bernal as Alejandro Aiza
 * Mary Gibbs as Kay Fellows
 * Trey Parker as Carlito Henderson
 * Sarah Chalke as Cassandra Henderson
 * Ashly Burch as Nicole Levy
 * T. J. Miller as Riley Levy
 * Reese Witherspoon as Darla Neuman
 * Bill Hader as Darrell Neuman
 * Hader voices one of the police officers.
 * Dwayne Johnson as Josh Morton

Transcript
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Soundtrack
The score for the spin-off is being composed by John Debney and Brian Tyler. This is unlike the first film, which was composed by Christopher Lennertz and Alan Menken.

Original Songs

 * It Girl by Jason Derulo
 * E.T. by Katy Perry
 * Can't Hold Us by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Songs heard in the film

 * Darren's Worst Nightmare by John Debney and Brian Tyler
 * Work from Home by Fifth Harmony (ft. Ty Dolla Sign)
 * Maya meets Carrie by John Debney and Brian Tyler
 * Between the Sheets by The Isley Brothers
 * Mmm Yeah by Austin Mahone (ft. Pitbull)
 * Arrival at Train Station by John Debney and Brian Tyler
 * Cheap Thrills by Sia (ft. Sean Paul)
 * Cake By The Ocean by DNCE
 * Going to Japan by John Debney and Brian Tyler
 * Mean by Taylor Swift
 * Havana by Camila Cabello (ft. Young Thug)
 * Shut Up and Drive by Rihanna
 * Misery Business by Paramore
 * Disturbia by Rihanna

Trivia

 * Angelo mention that his brother Doug is befriend with Howard since they are kids until when they got older. It's references to Disney/Pixar's Inside Out where Meg and Riley are best friends in Minnesota until her family move to San Francisco, California when she was 11.
 * Although there wasn't the anthropomorphic characters in the spin-off, there's some anthropomorphic characters in either in a flashback, as an inanimate objects or mentioning by Darren's family and friends.
 * Leon Douglas' appearances are similar to Darren's from the first film. They're both nerds, have same unique hair style, have moles on their left cheek, have slight scruffle on their chin, have pimples on their forehead, their voice sound like a nerd, have long nose, big round ears, buck teeth, have tall-skull cap and wear glasses. However, their personalities are completely different because Darren is mean, cruel, cranky, rude and dumb while Leon is nice, selfless, kind, helpful and smart. Also Leon doesn't have a beer belly. He also wearing a braces for his teeth and have more pimples on his face than Darren's.
 * According to Anton's driver license, he was born in November 26 ,1982. It also says "Class C" which he drives the truck, cars and boats.
 * This is the first R-rated animation thriller-drama horror film.
 * This is also Seth Rogen's first non-comedy film.
 * The film is said to be more emotional, serious and mature than its first film.
 * The film also have more violence, sexual content, strong language and drug use than its first film.
 * During the fight/training scenes, Darren take outs the same gun which it's Colt Python/.44 Magnum from the first film.
 * Alex, Darren, Drug Dealer, Honey Mustard's "God" and Camille Toh are only characters who returned from first film.
 * Honey Mustard's "God" is actually named Bill Hopper.
 * Shopwell's, Druggie's house, Camille Toh's house and Town Streets are only locations where are returned from first film.
 * During the street racing scene, the song Shut Up and Drive can be heard while racing.
 * When Carrie Toh saying to Wendy while arguing and fighting "Just chill out, you crazy bitch!" which it is similar to the scene where Lorretta fighting and arguing with Brenda.
 * This is the third Sony film to have opening music during the opening logos after The Interview and Pineapple Express.
 * The 11 kids who are talking to Angelo bare resemblance to the Loud kids from the Loud House.

Cameos

 * When Maya and her friends are walking through the town streets, a "free sousaphone" poster and other posters on a street light can be spotted.
 * Leon holding a pack of Fancy Dogs and Glamour Buns from his refrigerator which it's identity to Frank and Brenda from first film.
 * A113 is seen on the door entrance of Miss Skylar Sullivan's class.
 * Many real-life celebrities appeared in the film. They are Nicki Minaj (famous Trinidadian-born American rapper, singer, songwriter, model, and actress), Rihanna (famous Barbadian singer, songwriter and actress), Jason Derulo (famous American singer, songwriter, and dancer), Taylor Swift (famous American singer-songwriter), Camila Cabello (famous Cuban-American singer and songwriter),The Black Eyed Peas (famous American musical group), Pitbull (famous American rapper), Jennifer Lopez (famous American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and producer), Christina Aguilera (famous American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality), Flo Rida (famous American rapper, singer, songwriter and composer), Kesha (famous American singer, songwriter, rapper and actress), Shakira (famous Colombian-Lebanese singer, songwriter, and dancer), Ne-Yo (famous American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor), David Guetta (famous French DJ, songwriter, record producer and remixer), Calvin Harris (Scottish DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer), Sia (famous Australian singer-songwriter, record producer and music video director), Tiësto (famous Dutch DJ and record producer) Justin Timberlake (American singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer), Selena Gomez (American singer and actress), Beyoncé (American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman), Britney Spears (American singer, dancer, and actress), Katy Perry (American singer, songwriter, and television judge), Ariana Grande (American singer and actress), Wisin (Puerto Rican reggaeton rapper, singer and record producer), Yandel (Puerto Rican reggaeton singer and record producer), Don Omar (Puerto Rican reggaeton singer and actor), Daddy Yankee (Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, and record producer) and Fifth Harmony (American girl group).
 * A poster of The Interview can be seen when Maya and Wendy are passing the buildings.
 * An Ant-Man suit can be seen on Darren's room. Which Paul playing Scott Lang/Ant-Man.
 * An orange squirrel with light blue jacket and lime green shorts bares resemblance Conker the Squirrel.

Critical response
The spin-off movie recieved positive reviews, but was given more praise than the first movie. Rotten Tomatoes had an score of 95%. The site's critical consensus reads "Sausage Party 2: Adventure of Darren and his friends may be explicit, but it is awesome and epic, and the story is amazing and perfect. It was the first R-rated thriller-drama horror film. But It was also Seth Rogen's first non-comedy film."

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Rating
Rated R for strong bloody violence/gore, brief drug use, strong sexual content, disturbing images, pervasive language, terror and bloody images.

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