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James Wan Calls His Next Film an “Original Horror Idea” That’ll Feature “Old School, Practical Effects”
As we learned earlier this week, the next film that James Wan will direct is a new horror movie for New Line, and no, it’s not secretly a new Nightmare on Elm Street. Sorry.
Wan just teased on Facebook, “There’s been a bit of speculation as to what my next project is… all I’ll say is, I’m super excited to go back to my indie roots with this hard-R thriller. An original horror idea (not a reboot/remake or anything based on existing IP) with old school, practical effects and no giant, blue screen sets.”
“That’s all I’ll say for now,” Wan added, sharing a series of photos taken during the location scout for the film. You’ll have to head over to his Facebook page to check those out.
Wan is co-writing the screenplay with Ingrid Bisu. The film is expected to shoot in LA this coming fall, with Wan and Michael Clear producing for Atomic Monster.
The last horror film Wan directed was The Conjuring 2, released in 2016.
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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