Laura Marano & Jesse V. Johnson Share CRAZY BTS STORIES From Shark Movie 'Above & Below'

Laura Marano and director Jesse V. Johnson sat down with us to reveal the wildest moments from filming their latest shark movie 'Above & Below.' From real shark scares to equipment mishaps, the duo got candid about their wild production experience. 'Above & Below' follows a group of friends vacationing in Mexico who get caught up with criminals on the high seas. Trapped in the depths of the ocean, surrounded by sharks and with a ruthless enemy lurking on the surface, Tatiana, the protagonist, attempts to survive and save her friends. The movie stars Laura Marano and Antonio Banderas in lead roles and is releasing on digital and VOD platforms today, Aug. 25, 2026.