The film is being billed as a noir thriller, but we’re loving this slasher-esque setup.
Variety is reporting that Academy Award-winning production designer Robert Stromberg, who helmed 2014’s Maleficent, has been brought on board to direct Carnival for Anonymous Content, Voltage Pictures, Peck Entertainment, and Bread & Circuses Entertainment.
The film, penned by Matias Caruso (Mayhem), centers on a knife-throwing master in a traveling circus, who uses his deadly skills to avenge the brutal murder of his sister. In hunting down the assailant, he enlists the help of the uniquely talented circus performers.
How cool does that sound?!
Casting is underway, with principal photography set to start in late fall.
Carnival will be produced by Bard Dorros, Craig Flores, Mitchell Peck and Nicolas Chartier. Kristin Overn will executive produce the project.