Movies
Shawn Levy Confirmed For ‘Frankenstein’?
I’m not exactly sure how this is any different than what we knew last week but Variety is reporting that Shawn Levy has signed on to direct Frankenstein for Fox.
Per Variety, “[the] studio would not confirm Levy’s attachment, and contract details still need to be worked out, but all sides have agreed that he’ll take on the project.” So I’d take this with a grain of salt. I mean, it’s definitely likely that he’ll end up doing the film as I’m sure he’s already accepted some kind of offer. But I’ve seen directors fall off of films for all kinds of reasons even after their deals are done, so who knows what will shake out when the contract is actually drawn up.
Max Landis’ (son of John!) script reportedly adds a sci-fi bent to the material. The bad news is that Levy beat out actual visionary directors like Paul Greengrass and David Yates for the gig. The good news is that there are at least SIX other versions of Frankenstein in development right now.
So maybe one of those will be good. I mean, who knows? Maybe this one will be good too! I just think that Levy is far too workmanlike a director to bring much new to the table.
“Mythic Quest” actor Chase Yi has been cast in a lead role in Paramount and Blumhouse’s new Paranormal Activity movie, Deadline reports this afternoon.
Ian Tuason (Undertone) will direct the eighth installment in the Paranormal Activity film franchise, set to release in theaters May 21, 2027.
As for character details or plot, well, those remain scarce at this stage.
While we wait for further news on whether the demonic Toby will reappear, Tuason previously revealed to Bloody Disgusting that technology will play a huge role in his vision: “Technology — camera technology — has advanced to a point where it’s become a big part of the film and what I want to do there.”
It’s fitting, especially as it was the original Paranormal Activity that inspired the filmmaker’s haunting debut, undertone.
Paranormal Activity, created by Oren Peli, first hit theaters in 2007. Its groundbreaking minimalist approach to found-footage ghost stories has spawned a seven-film franchise that’s grossed nearly $900 million worldwide.
Franchise originator Oren Peli will produce for Solana Films, with James Wan and Jason Blum producing for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Michael Clear and Judson Scott will exec produce for Blumhouse Atomic, with Alayna Glasthal overseeing the project for the company. Other exec producers include Steven Schneider for Room 101, Inc., Dan Slater and Cody Calahan.
Also on the way soon is the Paranormal Activity stage play.