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TV: Promo Image From ‘The Day of the Triffids’ TV Remake
The BBC’s second attempt at adapting John Wyndham’s classic sci-fi novel The Day of the Triffids, a co-production between Power and Prodigy, comes with the tagline “The human race has had its day”. Against a backdrop of London landmarks, Dougray Scott, Brian Cox, Joely Richardson and Eddie Izzard – with gun – look on as tentacles threaten to spread across the capital. Click here for info on the original.
Image from Broadcastnow:
While you’re at it, why not watch the ENTIRE original from 1962:
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‘Drop’ – Violett Beane Joins the Cast of Christopher Landon’s New Thriller
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”