On February 11, director Ricky Rivero discussed how social media became the new mainstream.
At the advanced screening for D’ Aswang Slayerz, Rivero highlighted how social media stars gained popularity in recent years.
“Of course, it was also taken into consideration kasi siyempre parang socmed na rin talaga ‘yung isa sa mga mainstream ngayon na kumbaga hindi na siya parang sideline lang. Parang mainstream na ‘yung socmed talaga. And, ang pagkakaroon ni Magdalena ng six million followers naman sa Tiktok, hindi naman matatawaran ‘yun. Pinag-hirapan din ni Magdalena na magkaroon ng ganong karaming followers.”
He then cited the hardwork made by social media stars in creating content.
“I mean the hardwork, makikita naman talaga ‘yung mga ginagawa ni Magdalena, mga gusto ko ng bumitaw na naaanod na siya sa ilog, ibigay ninyo naman kay Magda ‘yun. Effort din naman kung effort, so siyempre malaking tulong na maraming supporters si Magdalena sa Tiktok specifically.”
He also revealed the casting process for their comedy-horror film, especially with the breakout star, Magdalena Fox.
“Si Magdalena, paano ba ‘yun, nag-usap-usap na na talagang mag-eeffort kami–parang talagang kasama na talaga si Magdalena noong time na isusulat na ‘yung script. Kumbaga talagang na-kumpleto na ‘yung cast.”
As for their film, D’ Aswang Slayerz stars Mel Martinez, Athalia Badere, and Sharmaine Arnaiz.
The cast also features Christian Antolin, Rosie Bagenben, Magdalena Fox, Lester Tolentino, Benjie Rosales, Dawn Dupaya, GJ Dorado, and Chelsea Bon.
Under the direction of Rivero, D’ Aswang Slayerz had an advance screening at Sta Lucia East Grand Mall (Cinema 9) on February 11, 2023.
According to the cast, the comedy-horror film intends a theatrical release sometime in March 2023.
