Maika Monroe Confirmed For Independence Day 2

Exclusive: Director Roland Emmerich has confirmed that 'It Follows' star Maika Monroe has landed an unknown role in his alien invasion sequel Independence Day 2. Monroe joins new additions Jessie Usher, Liam Hemsworth, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Travis Tope and Joey King.

Original "Independence Day" cast member Mae Whitman was reportedly not considered to reprise her role as the president's daughter in the upcoming sequel. It seems that Maika Monroe may have replaced her in that role and will now play the female lead. Nothing is confirmed about the role yet!

Roland Emmerich is directing the long-awaited science-fiction sequel and will produce 'Independence Day 2' alongside Dean Devlin and Harald Kloser.

Plot:
"INDEPENDENCE DAY 2 is the sequel to Roland Emmerich’s 1996 blockbuster alien invasion movie “Independence Day,” where on July 2nd, a gigantic spacecraft piloted by a mysterious alien species plan to attack major points around the globe. On July 3rd, the aliens all but obliterate New York, Los Angeles, and Washington. The survivors devise a plan to fight back against the enslaving aliens, and on July 4th they fight for their freedom."

Independence Day 2 will release on June 24, 2016 by 20th Century Fox.

Vivica A. Fox will be reprising the role of Jasmine Dubrow from the 1996 original. She was confirmed to star in the movie sequel after Liam Hemsworth and Jeff Goldblum.