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Why James Wan Probably Won’t Direct ‘The Conjuring 3’
Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema announced yesterday work has begun on a third Conjuring with The Conjuring 2‘s David Leslie Johnson penning the screenplay. The reports also included a note about James Wan, who directed the first two films that have since been spun off into several franchises including Annabelle, The Nun and the forthcoming Crooked Man. According to the trades, it is “highly unlikely” that Wan would return to the director’s chair. Various publications are now reporting that he will not helm the third film, which is not what was reported. This prompted me to do the actual work and see if I could find some more information for you guys. Here’s what I got.
As previously reported, Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson are returning in The Conjuring 3 as Lorraine and Ed Warren. Per one of my sources, the duo prefers to reunite with Wan, who has a strong affinity for the actors. While you can never say never (the door is open), Wan will most likely pass the torch to someone new. In fact, his hand may be forced as Conjuring 3 clashes with his Aquaman schedule.
Obviously, we horror fans would rejoice if Wan would complete the trilogy, a feat that rarely occurs in cinema. It’s also worth noting that the third film could ditch the “haunted house” angle and do something completely new, which would be perfect for Wan to avoid retread. Even if he were to step away from the universe as a director he’ll continue to wear the producer hat, which is comforting in its own right. Watch for more news as it comes in.
Daniel Roebuck has been cast as Santa Claus in Terrifier 3, Bloody Disgusting can exclusively report.
Writer-director Damien Leone is currently wrapping production on the highly-anticipated sequel, in which Art the Clown unleashes chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve.
“I’ve been holding this secret for a long time!” Roebuck tells Bloody Disgusting. “I’ve been really excited about it. I’m actually entering into the movies that I watch. It’s extraordinary. This is Terrifier bigger, badder, best.”
Roebuck appears in Terrifier 3 alongside returning cast members David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Samantha Scaffidi, Elliot Fullam, and AEW superstar Chris Jericho.
No stranger to iconic horror properties, Roebuck has squared off against Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s Halloween II, played The Count in Zombie’s The Munsters, succumbed to The Tall Man’s sphere in Phantasm: Ravager, and investigated death in Final Destination.
A distinguished character actor with over 250 credits, Roebuck has also appeared in The Devil’s Rejects, 3 from Hell, Bubba Ho-Tep, John Dies at the End, The Fugitive, Lost, Agent Cody Banks, and The Man in the High Castle. Incidentally, he’s also playing Santa in the family drama Saint Nick of Bethlehem, due out later this year.
Terrifier 3 will be released in theaters nationwide later this year via Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting in conjunction with our partner on Terrifier 2, Iconic Events Releasing.
Terrifier 3 comes courtesy of Dark Age Cinema Productions. Phil Falcone Produces with Lisa Falcone acting as Executive Producer. Co-producers include Mike Leavy, Jason Leavy, George Steuber, and Steve Della Salla. Brad Miska, Brandon Hill, and Erick Opeka Executive Produce for Cineverse. Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor also Executive Produce.
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