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‘Fright Night’ Redo Finds Its Paranoid Neighbor
Want more big breaking news? You got it! DreamWorks in in final talks with Anton Yelchin to topline their remake of Tom Holland’s cult 1985 vampire film Fright Night. Craig Gillespie is helming the new version, which sticks to the concept of a teen being convinced that his new neighbor is a vampire, although no one will believe him. The new iteration, written by Marti Noxon, keeps the character’s name the same as in the original: Charley Brewster. William Ragsdale, now seen on FX’s “Justified,” originated the role. Yelchin was most recently seen in Terminator Salvation and Star Trek. What do you guys think of the casting?
Pictured: Anton Yelchin
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.”
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