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‘The Loved Ones’ Lends Itself to Prequel Possibilities
While a US distributor has yet to take on the incredible Aussie thriller, director Sean Byrne tells What’s Playing that he’d be keen to continue the demented adventures of Princess, the sadistic schoolgirl (played by Robin McLeavy) at the center of The Loved Ones (review). The next film won’t pick up where this one left off, though. “It lends itself more to a prequel. I’ve actually got 12 pages of back-story so… watch this space.” Speaking of that US release, here’s the reason for the holdup: It’s all about figuring out whether it will “get a wide release or a small boutique release. As you know, it’s got commercial qualities but it’s also a very subversive take on the genre… but it will be coming out in theaters one way or the other.” Whatever he decides, we win. You guys are gonna dig this little flick. I promise!
Keith C. Blackmore’s book series Mountain Man is headed to the screen, with Deadline reporting today that Joe Manganiello (“True Blood”) is on board to star in the film adaptation.
The actor will also produce the upcoming zombie movie.
“Mountain Man tells the story of Gus, a lonely post-apocalyptic survivor facing isolation and the ever-present specter of a zombie attack, who struggles with alcohol abuse and suicidal thoughts until he discovers another survivor, a captivating woman who poses another threat altogether.”
John Lee (False Positive) will direct Mountain Man from a script by Matt Deller.
“John is a brilliant creative mind. We’ve been looking for the right thing to do together since we filmed Pee Wee’s Big Holiday and it’s finally here,” 3:59’s Joe and Nick Manganiello told Deadline. “Very excited to get to work on such weird, wild project with him.”
Film Bridge International is launching sales on the project in Cannes.
Blackmore’s Mountain Man series features 7 books, the first one published in 2011.
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