Exclusive: James McAvoy’s directorial debut, which we revealed last fall, has set lead cast and is heading to the Cannes market with Bankside and UTA Independent Film Group.
BAFTA winner McAvoy will take on a supporting role in the movie, which will be led by BAFTA-nominated How To Have Sex breakout Samuel Bottomley and newcomer Séamus McLean Ross, who is currently filming on Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
Currently titled California Schemin’ (working title), the film will chart the true story of two Scottish lads from Dundee who conned the international music industry by adopting American accents and pretending to be established Californian rap duo, Silibil N’ Brains.
In the late 90’s, Gavin Bain (McLean Ross) and Billy Boyd (Bottomley) had their musical ambitions consistently ridiculed for having the ‘wrong’ accents so they went for broke and reinvented themselves as Californian rappers. McAvoy’s movie will show how the...
BAFTA winner McAvoy will take on a supporting role in the movie, which will be led by BAFTA-nominated How To Have Sex breakout Samuel Bottomley and newcomer Séamus McLean Ross, who is currently filming on Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
Currently titled California Schemin’ (working title), the film will chart the true story of two Scottish lads from Dundee who conned the international music industry by adopting American accents and pretending to be established Californian rap duo, Silibil N’ Brains.
In the late 90’s, Gavin Bain (McLean Ross) and Billy Boyd (Bottomley) had their musical ambitions consistently ridiculed for having the ‘wrong’ accents so they went for broke and reinvented themselves as Californian rappers. McAvoy’s movie will show how the...
- 5/6/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
City Hunter is an action comedy film directed by Yûichi Satô from a screenplay by Tsukasa Hôjô and Tatsuro Mishima. Based on a popular manga series of the same name by Tsukasa Hojo, the Netflix film follows the story of a private investigator as he teams up with his late partner’s sister to solve his mysterious murder which is connected to a deadly conspiracy. So, if you loved the style, humor, action, and philandering ways of Ryo Saeba in City Hunter, here are some similar films you could watch next.
City Hunter Credit – Golden Harvest
31 years before Suzuki Ryohei took on the role of the philandering Ryo Saeba, the legendary Jackie Chan also starred as the main character in another adaptation of the popular manga by Tsukasa Hojo. Directed by Jing Wong, the 1993 film follows the story of a lustful private investigator who is searching for a missing girl...
City Hunter Credit – Golden Harvest
31 years before Suzuki Ryohei took on the role of the philandering Ryo Saeba, the legendary Jackie Chan also starred as the main character in another adaptation of the popular manga by Tsukasa Hojo. Directed by Jing Wong, the 1993 film follows the story of a lustful private investigator who is searching for a missing girl...
- 5/5/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Giancarlo Esposito has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe... but not as the character he's been campaigning to play over the past few months.
The actor has expressed interest in taking over from Sir Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy as the next big-screen incarnation of Professor Charles Xavier on several occasions, although he wasn't too keen on one particular aspect of the character.
"I've given it a cursory glance in my brain, and immediately I go 'Hmm,'" he said during a recent interview with Fade To Black . "'[It would] be great to play Professor X in some other incarnation than just the wheelchair. Right? Because the physical idea of being in a wheelchair every single day does not appeal to me. I just don't feel that old and I don’t like to sit that much. But certainly, we could figure something out maybe. Professor X wasn’t always in the...
The actor has expressed interest in taking over from Sir Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy as the next big-screen incarnation of Professor Charles Xavier on several occasions, although he wasn't too keen on one particular aspect of the character.
"I've given it a cursory glance in my brain, and immediately I go 'Hmm,'" he said during a recent interview with Fade To Black . "'[It would] be great to play Professor X in some other incarnation than just the wheelchair. Right? Because the physical idea of being in a wheelchair every single day does not appeal to me. I just don't feel that old and I don’t like to sit that much. But certainly, we could figure something out maybe. Professor X wasn’t always in the...
- 5/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Halle Berry’s portrayal of Storm, the legendary X-Men character, is a testament to her versatility and talent as an actress. Berry not only brought the beloved comic book mutant to life but also left a lasting impact on fans worldwide through her performance in the X-Men movies from 2000-2014.
Halle Berry as the X-Men mutant Storm
However, despite being synonymous with the X-Men franchise, Halle Berry’s role in the 2014 film X-Men: Days of Future Past was significantly reduced. Although Berry was initially supposed to feature prominently in the 2014 sequel, things changed. Surprisingly, fans couldn’t blame the studio for it.
Halle Berry’s Reduced Screentime in X-Men: Days of Future Past
After being at the forefront of the 2003 movie X2 and playing a significant role as Storm, in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand, Halle Berry returned to reprise her role, one last time, in X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Halle Berry as the X-Men mutant Storm
However, despite being synonymous with the X-Men franchise, Halle Berry’s role in the 2014 film X-Men: Days of Future Past was significantly reduced. Although Berry was initially supposed to feature prominently in the 2014 sequel, things changed. Surprisingly, fans couldn’t blame the studio for it.
Halle Berry’s Reduced Screentime in X-Men: Days of Future Past
After being at the forefront of the 2003 movie X2 and playing a significant role as Storm, in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand, Halle Berry returned to reprise her role, one last time, in X-Men: Days of Future Past.
- 5/3/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Christian Petzold’s anticipated Miroirs No.3 and Kaouther Ben Hania’s epic love story Mimesi are among the 19 projects awarded a total funding of almost €3.5m by Germany’s Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg (Mbb) at the second funding session of 2024.
Miroirs No.3 will star Paula Beer in her fourth collaboration with Petzold after Transit, Undine and Afire. She will play a young music student who has to restructure her life when her boyfriend dies in a car crash in the countryside.
The film, which is being produced by Petzold’s production company Schramm Film Koerner Weber Kaiser, received €500,000 in production funding from Mbb.
Miroirs No.3 will star Paula Beer in her fourth collaboration with Petzold after Transit, Undine and Afire. She will play a young music student who has to restructure her life when her boyfriend dies in a car crash in the countryside.
The film, which is being produced by Petzold’s production company Schramm Film Koerner Weber Kaiser, received €500,000 in production funding from Mbb.
- 4/30/2024
- ScreenDaily
In the vast world of action movies, few genres are as popular and captivating as superspy/assassin flicks that follow highly-trained professionals on a mission. There’s something special about the atmosphere of distrust, political scheming, and ridiculously high stakes that comes with this subgenre, and the audience is all over it.
Keanu Reeves’ John Wick franchise changed the action movie landscape, and there’s a spin-off with Ana de Armas in development. But there’s no need to, really.
Perfect Female John Wick Already Exists
While Ana de Armas’ Ballerina looks promising, we already have the ultimate female equivalent of Keanu Reeves’ John Wick thanks to director David Leitch. In 2017, he released a movie called Atomic Blonde starring Charlize Theron and James McAvoy, and if you didn’t think it was the perfect fem!Wick, we don’t know what to tell you.
Atomic Blonde follows an MI6 superspy...
Keanu Reeves’ John Wick franchise changed the action movie landscape, and there’s a spin-off with Ana de Armas in development. But there’s no need to, really.
Perfect Female John Wick Already Exists
While Ana de Armas’ Ballerina looks promising, we already have the ultimate female equivalent of Keanu Reeves’ John Wick thanks to director David Leitch. In 2017, he released a movie called Atomic Blonde starring Charlize Theron and James McAvoy, and if you didn’t think it was the perfect fem!Wick, we don’t know what to tell you.
Atomic Blonde follows an MI6 superspy...
- 4/29/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
It’s been a long time coming, but a remake of the 1994 film The Crow (which was based on the comic book series created by James O’Barr) will finally be making its way out into the world on August 23rd, which is when Lionsgate will be giving the film a theatrical release. With that release date swiftly approaching, we figured we should gather together all the information we have on this movie… and here it is, Everything We Know About The Crow Remake:
Development Hell
When the original The Crow was released, it was successful enough to spawn a franchise, with three sequels following over the next eleven years. We got The Crow: City of Angels in 1996, The Crow: Salvation in 2000, and The Crow: Wicked Prayer in 2005, with several other potential sequels (including one that would have been written and directed by Rob Zombie) being developed and scrapped along the way.
Development Hell
When the original The Crow was released, it was successful enough to spawn a franchise, with three sequels following over the next eleven years. We got The Crow: City of Angels in 1996, The Crow: Salvation in 2000, and The Crow: Wicked Prayer in 2005, with several other potential sequels (including one that would have been written and directed by Rob Zombie) being developed and scrapped along the way.
- 4/28/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
For over two decades, Patrick Stewart has been synonymous with the iconic role of Charles Xavier, aka Professor X, in the X-Men franchise and the MCU. His portrayal of the wise and powerful mutant leader has left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide.
However, when it came to reprising his role in the 2017 film Logan, Stewart couldn’t shake off concerns about potentially being typecast as an elderly character.
Patrick Stewart as Professor X | Credit: 20th Century Fox Patrick Stewart Was Concerned About Reprising His Role in Logan
The 2017 film Logan featured Patrick Stewart as the 97-year-old Charles Xavier suffering from dementia, leading to destructive telepathic seizures. In an interview with Mirror, the actor reflected on his discomfort over reprising his role, especially given the portrayal of the character.
Patrick Stewart in Logan | Credit: 20th Century Fox
He shared that he was concerned that committing to the character might typecast...
However, when it came to reprising his role in the 2017 film Logan, Stewart couldn’t shake off concerns about potentially being typecast as an elderly character.
Patrick Stewart as Professor X | Credit: 20th Century Fox Patrick Stewart Was Concerned About Reprising His Role in Logan
The 2017 film Logan featured Patrick Stewart as the 97-year-old Charles Xavier suffering from dementia, leading to destructive telepathic seizures. In an interview with Mirror, the actor reflected on his discomfort over reprising his role, especially given the portrayal of the character.
Patrick Stewart in Logan | Credit: 20th Century Fox
He shared that he was concerned that committing to the character might typecast...
- 4/27/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Hollywood star Patrick Stewart famously portrayed Professor X in the original X-Men franchise alongside a stellar ensemble cast. However, when the 2011 film First Class rebooted the series as a prequel, a fresh cast was introduced, with James McAvoy stepping into the role of Charles Xavier. And the now-83-year-old actor graciously supported McAvoy taking on the role of Professor X.
A still from the X-Men franchise
While he was more than pleased to see McAvoy embodying the younger version of his character, there were moments when Stewart admitted to feeling a bit unsettled by the sight of the 44-year-old actor inhabiting the iconic role he had portrayed for years.
Patrick Stewart Felt Uneasy With James McAvoy Embodying Professor X
During an appearance on Good Morning America, Patrick Stewart reflected on the Glass star taking on the role of Professor Charles Xavier. And he shared that he was flattered to...
A still from the X-Men franchise
While he was more than pleased to see McAvoy embodying the younger version of his character, there were moments when Stewart admitted to feeling a bit unsettled by the sight of the 44-year-old actor inhabiting the iconic role he had portrayed for years.
Patrick Stewart Felt Uneasy With James McAvoy Embodying Professor X
During an appearance on Good Morning America, Patrick Stewart reflected on the Glass star taking on the role of Professor Charles Xavier. And he shared that he was flattered to...
- 4/21/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
James McAvoy knew just what needed to be done to make his mark in the X-Men franchise as Professor X after Patrick Stewart’s unforgettable performances.
The best thing about bringing comic book characters to life is that they are not limited to just one actor. Over time, many actors have replaced each other in order to bring our favorite superheroes to life. However, sometimes a person is so perfect for a role that you cannot ever imagine someone else in their shoes. The best example to support this statement is Patrick Stewart and his run as Charles Xavier a.k.a. Professor X.
Sir Patrick Stewart’s Professor X in X-Men: The Last Stand
The actor has become synonymous with the role, having played him in several X-Men films, except X-Men: First Class. In this film, James McAvoy took over the responsibility of playing a younger Professor X.
The best thing about bringing comic book characters to life is that they are not limited to just one actor. Over time, many actors have replaced each other in order to bring our favorite superheroes to life. However, sometimes a person is so perfect for a role that you cannot ever imagine someone else in their shoes. The best example to support this statement is Patrick Stewart and his run as Charles Xavier a.k.a. Professor X.
Sir Patrick Stewart’s Professor X in X-Men: The Last Stand
The actor has become synonymous with the role, having played him in several X-Men films, except X-Men: First Class. In this film, James McAvoy took over the responsibility of playing a younger Professor X.
- 4/21/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Universal’s vampire horror Abigail is aiming to take a bite out of the box office this weekend, as it opens in 545 sites in the UK and Ireland for Universal – the widest new opener of the weekend.
The film follows a kidnapping that goes outrageously awry. It shot in Ireland and is directed by US filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett – the team behind Scream and Scream VI. The cast includes Matilda The Musical’s Alisha Weir in the titular role, alongside Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens. Production companies are Project X Entertainment, Vinson Films and Radio Silence.
It’s...
The film follows a kidnapping that goes outrageously awry. It shot in Ireland and is directed by US filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett – the team behind Scream and Scream VI. The cast includes Matilda The Musical’s Alisha Weir in the titular role, alongside Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens. Production companies are Project X Entertainment, Vinson Films and Radio Silence.
It’s...
- 4/19/2024
- ScreenDaily
As Speak No Evil (2024) serves as an English-language remake of the 2022 Danish psychological horror of the same name, all of the biggest spoilers and twists for the plot and ending have already been uncovered.
The horror is getting a new lease of life in 2024 as Blumhouse Productions and Universal Pictures deliver their English remake led by James McAvoy.
Speak No Evil Plot Spoilers Explained Read full article on The Direct.
The horror is getting a new lease of life in 2024 as Blumhouse Productions and Universal Pictures deliver their English remake led by James McAvoy.
Speak No Evil Plot Spoilers Explained Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/18/2024
- by Sam Hargrave
- The Direct
Sixteen years after working together on Wanted, director Timur Bekmambetov and actor Chris Pratt are re-teaming for a sci-fi thriller called Mercy, which just started filming this week – and Bekmambetov has celebrated the start of filming by sharing a picture from the set! You can check it out right here:
Day 1 pic.twitter.com/MZ4AwbIzBp
— Timur Bekmambetov (@Bekmambetov) April 16, 2024
This image reveals that the film is taking advantage of the virtual production method known as The Volume, which uses LED panels as backdrops.
Sporting a screenplay written by Marco Van Belle (Arthur & Merlin), Mercy will be telling a story that is “set in the near future when capital crime has increased” and follows “a detective (Pratt] who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.”
Pratt is joined in the cast by Rebecca Ferguson (Dune), Annabelle Wallis (Malignant), and World Boxing Council middleweight champ Kali Reis,...
Day 1 pic.twitter.com/MZ4AwbIzBp
— Timur Bekmambetov (@Bekmambetov) April 16, 2024
This image reveals that the film is taking advantage of the virtual production method known as The Volume, which uses LED panels as backdrops.
Sporting a screenplay written by Marco Van Belle (Arthur & Merlin), Mercy will be telling a story that is “set in the near future when capital crime has increased” and follows “a detective (Pratt] who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence.”
Pratt is joined in the cast by Rebecca Ferguson (Dune), Annabelle Wallis (Malignant), and World Boxing Council middleweight champ Kali Reis,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Bridgerton: Phoebe Dyenvor and Rege-Jean Page ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The first season of Bridgerton was released in 2020 on Netflix and became an instant fan favourite. The historical romantic drama is loved for its sensational romantic story, steamy scenes and amazing chemistry between the lead stars. The story of season one focuses on Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page’s Daphne and Simon.
When the series was released, many couldn’t stop talking about how bold and beautiful it was. While the love story was a winner, the intimate scenes caught everyone’s attention. Phoebe and Rege’s ravishing chemistry indeed managed to fire up the screens. Bridgerton became a hit in a short period of time, and we got season 2 in 2023.
Bridgerton Season 1 Trailer
However, filming steamy scenes and watching them with your parents is never easy. In an interview, Phoebe Dynevor opened up about watching the show, filled with...
The first season of Bridgerton was released in 2020 on Netflix and became an instant fan favourite. The historical romantic drama is loved for its sensational romantic story, steamy scenes and amazing chemistry between the lead stars. The story of season one focuses on Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page’s Daphne and Simon.
When the series was released, many couldn’t stop talking about how bold and beautiful it was. While the love story was a winner, the intimate scenes caught everyone’s attention. Phoebe and Rege’s ravishing chemistry indeed managed to fire up the screens. Bridgerton became a hit in a short period of time, and we got season 2 in 2023.
Bridgerton Season 1 Trailer
However, filming steamy scenes and watching them with your parents is never easy. In an interview, Phoebe Dynevor opened up about watching the show, filled with...
- 4/15/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Keira Knightley & James McAvoy Once Opened Up Their Atonement Love Scene. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Keira Knightley is one of those actresses who fits perfectly in a period film; her filmography is significant proof of that. She has given outstanding performances in her movies, and the actress selected one of her best intimate scenes on screen. It was with James McAvoy in their film, Atonement. But the X-Men: First Class actor had a different opinion about their passionate lovemaking scene.
The 2007 romance drama was based on Ian McEwan’s novel of the same name. It featured McAvoy and Knightley in lead roles. Saoirse Ronan played an integral part in the movie that was directed by Joe Wright. The film was nominated for multiple Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress for Ronan. The story was set in the backdrop of the 30s in England—13-year-old Briony spies on her elder...
Keira Knightley is one of those actresses who fits perfectly in a period film; her filmography is significant proof of that. She has given outstanding performances in her movies, and the actress selected one of her best intimate scenes on screen. It was with James McAvoy in their film, Atonement. But the X-Men: First Class actor had a different opinion about their passionate lovemaking scene.
The 2007 romance drama was based on Ian McEwan’s novel of the same name. It featured McAvoy and Knightley in lead roles. Saoirse Ronan played an integral part in the movie that was directed by Joe Wright. The film was nominated for multiple Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress for Ronan. The story was set in the backdrop of the 30s in England—13-year-old Briony spies on her elder...
- 4/13/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
James McAvoy (Split) dives back into the horror genre with Speak No Evil, Blumhouse’s English language remake of the critically acclaimed 2022 Danish film Gæsterne. The two-minute trailer shows a married couple immediately regretting their decision to visit old friends while on vacation.
The cast includes Mackenzie Davis (Terminator: Dark Fate) and SAG award-winner Scoot McNairy (Argo) as Louise and Ben Dalton, the couple who chose the wrong place to spend their vacation. Alix West Lefler (The Good Nurse) plays their 11-year-old daughter, Agnes. Aisling Franciosi (Game of Thrones) stars as Paddy’s (McAvoy) wife, Ciara, and newcomer Dan Hough plays their mute son, Ant.
“When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare,” reads Blumhouse’s synopsis.
James McAvoy and Aisling Franciosi...
The cast includes Mackenzie Davis (Terminator: Dark Fate) and SAG award-winner Scoot McNairy (Argo) as Louise and Ben Dalton, the couple who chose the wrong place to spend their vacation. Alix West Lefler (The Good Nurse) plays their 11-year-old daughter, Agnes. Aisling Franciosi (Game of Thrones) stars as Paddy’s (McAvoy) wife, Ciara, and newcomer Dan Hough plays their mute son, Ant.
“When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare,” reads Blumhouse’s synopsis.
James McAvoy and Aisling Franciosi...
- 4/13/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
James McAvoy is rare among this new young breed of actors, as he has the ability to shift between offering heartbreaking sensitivity (“Atonement”) to displaying some serious action chops (“Atomic Blonde” and “Wanted”). The ability to toggle between these two attributes in such films as “The Last King of Scotland,” “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and as the young Professor X in several films in the “X-Men” series that has made him internationally one of the most in-demand actors in the world.
Not only is McAvoy versatile in the kind of projects he selects, but he delivers, having earned two BAFTA nominations for his performances in “The Last King of Scotland” and “Atonement,” and a Golden Globe nom for “Atonement” as well.
Let’s raise up a glass to that great Scot with our photo gallery, which ranks his 10 greatest film performances from worst to best.
Not only is McAvoy versatile in the kind of projects he selects, but he delivers, having earned two BAFTA nominations for his performances in “The Last King of Scotland” and “Atonement,” and a Golden Globe nom for “Atonement” as well.
Let’s raise up a glass to that great Scot with our photo gallery, which ranks his 10 greatest film performances from worst to best.
- 4/13/2024
- by Tom O'Brien, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
We’re leaving Las Vegas.
CinemaCon 2024 is over — time for studios to go out and prove their pitches at the box office. Based on what we saw, or really what we didn’t see, that will be an uphill battle.
First, let’s take a moment to appreciate the folks and films that showed up. Arguably, the biggest star to attend CinemaCon was Kevin Costner. The cynical point of view? He was pitching not one but two “Horizon” films to theater owners — and simultaneously pitching third and fourth installments to Warner Bros. Plus, Costner received a trophy (the CinemaCon Visionary Award), for which WB execs shooed him offstage just to call him back up. Kinda silly. Speaking of WB execs and no-shows, if David Zaslav was in town, he didn’t come on stage.
Jeff Goldblum did, as did his fellow “Wicked” co-stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Michelle Yeoh.
CinemaCon 2024 is over — time for studios to go out and prove their pitches at the box office. Based on what we saw, or really what we didn’t see, that will be an uphill battle.
First, let’s take a moment to appreciate the folks and films that showed up. Arguably, the biggest star to attend CinemaCon was Kevin Costner. The cynical point of view? He was pitching not one but two “Horizon” films to theater owners — and simultaneously pitching third and fourth installments to Warner Bros. Plus, Costner received a trophy (the CinemaCon Visionary Award), for which WB execs shooed him offstage just to call him back up. Kinda silly. Speaking of WB execs and no-shows, if David Zaslav was in town, he didn’t come on stage.
Jeff Goldblum did, as did his fellow “Wicked” co-stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Michelle Yeoh.
- 4/12/2024
- by Tony Maglio and Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Under $5 million; no first time directors (unless there’s a named producer); actually good. These used to be the tenets by which Blumhouse built its name. But oh how things have changed. It’s looking increasingly like the little studio that could is making a land grab for virtually every property in horror-dom.
The latest trailer to drop from Blumhouse is for Speak No Evil, a remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name which caused a big buzz when it hit Shudder for being so utterly and depressingly grim. Blumhouse snapped it up and cast James McAvoy, star of Blumhouse movies Split and Glass, as the central psycho. James Waktins who made similarly nasty and misanthropic horror Eden Lake has directed and the film is set to release in September. That is a pretty speedy turnaround as these things go, but Blumhouse always was agile. McAvoy is good...
The latest trailer to drop from Blumhouse is for Speak No Evil, a remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name which caused a big buzz when it hit Shudder for being so utterly and depressingly grim. Blumhouse snapped it up and cast James McAvoy, star of Blumhouse movies Split and Glass, as the central psycho. James Waktins who made similarly nasty and misanthropic horror Eden Lake has directed and the film is set to release in September. That is a pretty speedy turnaround as these things go, but Blumhouse always was agile. McAvoy is good...
- 4/11/2024
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
In theaters on Friday, September 13th is Speak No Evil. Check out the first trailer starring James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough and Scoot McNairy.
When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.
From Blumhouse, the producer of The Black Phone, Get Out and The Invisible Man, comes an intense suspense thriller for our modern age, starring BAFTA award-winner James McAvoy in a riveting performance as the charismatic, alpha-male estate owner whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness.
Speak No Evil stars Mackenzie Davis and SAG award-winner Scoot McNairy as American couple Louise and Ben Dalton, who, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes, accept the weekend-holiday invitation of Paddy (McAvoy), his wife Ciara and their furtive,...
When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.
From Blumhouse, the producer of The Black Phone, Get Out and The Invisible Man, comes an intense suspense thriller for our modern age, starring BAFTA award-winner James McAvoy in a riveting performance as the charismatic, alpha-male estate owner whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness.
Speak No Evil stars Mackenzie Davis and SAG award-winner Scoot McNairy as American couple Louise and Ben Dalton, who, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes, accept the weekend-holiday invitation of Paddy (McAvoy), his wife Ciara and their furtive,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
James McAvoy lidera el elenco del remake norteamericano. © Universal Pictures
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler de “No Hables con Extraños”, el nuevo thriller psicológico que es un remake de la película danesa “Speak No Evil” que estremeció a los espectadores.
En la película, una familia estadounidense es invitada a pasar un fin de semana en la idílica finca campestre de una encantadora familia británica que conocieron en unas vacaciones, pero lo que comienza como una escapada de ensueño pronto se convierte en una retorcida pesadilla psicológica.
La película está protagonizada por James McAvoy (“Múltiple”), Mackenzie Davis (“Terminator: Destino Oscuro”), Scoot McNairy (“Argo”), Agnes (“Riverdale”), Aisling Franciosi (“Juego de Tronos”) y el debutante Dan Hough y está escrita para la pantalla y dirigida por James Watkins (“La Mujer de Negro”) y basada en el guion de la sensación del cine de terror danés de 2022, “Speak No Evil”, escrita por Christian Tafdrup y Mads Tafdrup.
Ya se ha publicado el primer tráiler de “No Hables con Extraños”, el nuevo thriller psicológico que es un remake de la película danesa “Speak No Evil” que estremeció a los espectadores.
En la película, una familia estadounidense es invitada a pasar un fin de semana en la idílica finca campestre de una encantadora familia británica que conocieron en unas vacaciones, pero lo que comienza como una escapada de ensueño pronto se convierte en una retorcida pesadilla psicológica.
La película está protagonizada por James McAvoy (“Múltiple”), Mackenzie Davis (“Terminator: Destino Oscuro”), Scoot McNairy (“Argo”), Agnes (“Riverdale”), Aisling Franciosi (“Juego de Tronos”) y el debutante Dan Hough y está escrita para la pantalla y dirigida por James Watkins (“La Mujer de Negro”) y basada en el guion de la sensación del cine de terror danés de 2022, “Speak No Evil”, escrita por Christian Tafdrup y Mads Tafdrup.
- 4/11/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
James McAvoy is back in a horrifying role onscreen to lead the English-language remake of “Speak No Evil.”
BAFTA award-winner McAvoy, who stunned audiences with his haunting performances in “Split” and “Glass,” plays a father who has an obsession with perfection. Paddy (McAvoy) and his wife Ciara (Aisling Franciosi) are parents to their mute son Ant (Daniel Hough) who was born without a tongue. But when Paddy invites American couple Louise (Mackenzie Davis) and Ben (Scoot McNairy) plus their 11-year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler) for a weekend getaway, things go sideways.
Per the official synopsis: “When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.”
To note, “Speak No Evil” onscreen couple McAvoy and Franciosi are also reuniting for Jamie Adams’ improvised...
BAFTA award-winner McAvoy, who stunned audiences with his haunting performances in “Split” and “Glass,” plays a father who has an obsession with perfection. Paddy (McAvoy) and his wife Ciara (Aisling Franciosi) are parents to their mute son Ant (Daniel Hough) who was born without a tongue. But when Paddy invites American couple Louise (Mackenzie Davis) and Ben (Scoot McNairy) plus their 11-year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler) for a weekend getaway, things go sideways.
Per the official synopsis: “When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.”
To note, “Speak No Evil” onscreen couple McAvoy and Franciosi are also reuniting for Jamie Adams’ improvised...
- 4/11/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Universal Pictures has debuted a trailer for the intense suspense thriller ‘Speak No Evil’.
When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.
Directed by James Watkins, the cast includes Mackenzie Davis and SAG award-winner Scoot McNairy as American couple Louise and Ben Dalton, who, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes, accept the weekend holiday invitation of Paddy (James McAvoy), his wife Ciara and their furtive, mute son Ant (newcomer Dan Hough).
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When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.
Directed by James Watkins, the cast includes Mackenzie Davis and SAG award-winner Scoot McNairy as American couple Louise and Ben Dalton, who, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes, accept the weekend holiday invitation of Paddy (James McAvoy), his wife Ciara and their furtive, mute son Ant (newcomer Dan Hough).
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- 4/11/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
James McAvoy may have a murderous intent in the new trailer for Speak No Evil, a horror film based on 2022 Danish hit Gæsterne. In the clip, an American couple played by Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy arrive at a remote estate along with their daughter after meeting a seemingly charming British family on vacation. Everything appears to be going well, until they notice the family’s mute son is acting strangely and McAvoy’s character begins to menace at every turn.
The official synopsis notes, “When an American family is...
The official synopsis notes, “When an American family is...
- 4/11/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Speak No Evil: "When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.
From Blumhouse, the producer of The Black Phone, Get Out and The Invisible Man, comes an intense suspense thriller for our modern age, starring BAFTA award-winner James McAvoy in a riveting performance as the charismatic, alpha-male estate owner whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness.
Speak No Evil stars Mackenzie Davis and SAG award-winner Scoot McNairy as American couple Louise and Ben Dalton, who, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes, accept the weekend-holiday invitation of Paddy (McAvoy), his wife Ciara and their furtive, mute son Ant (newcomer Dan Hough).
Written for the screen and directed by James Watkins, the writer-director of Eden Lake and the award-winning gothic ghost story The Woman in Black,...
From Blumhouse, the producer of The Black Phone, Get Out and The Invisible Man, comes an intense suspense thriller for our modern age, starring BAFTA award-winner James McAvoy in a riveting performance as the charismatic, alpha-male estate owner whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness.
Speak No Evil stars Mackenzie Davis and SAG award-winner Scoot McNairy as American couple Louise and Ben Dalton, who, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes, accept the weekend-holiday invitation of Paddy (McAvoy), his wife Ciara and their furtive, mute son Ant (newcomer Dan Hough).
Written for the screen and directed by James Watkins, the writer-director of Eden Lake and the award-winning gothic ghost story The Woman in Black,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
James McAvoy leads the cast in the upcoming remake of the Danish psychological horror Speak No Evil, due for release later this year.
In cinemas, horror in 2024 has taken a little time to grind into gear. The first couple of the months didn’t offer too much for fans of the genre, with Imaginary and Night Swim failing to set the box office alight (even if the latter possessed a certain charm and had Stephen King happily cheerleading it).
Still, the last month saw a double dose of fun nun horror in the form of Immaculate and The First Omen and now it finally feels like we’re up and running, even if in the US, audience numbers for the usually reliable genre are said to be down. This year still has the likes of Abigail, Smile 2 and MaXXXine to come, not to mention the release of Speak No Evil in September.
In cinemas, horror in 2024 has taken a little time to grind into gear. The first couple of the months didn’t offer too much for fans of the genre, with Imaginary and Night Swim failing to set the box office alight (even if the latter possessed a certain charm and had Stephen King happily cheerleading it).
Still, the last month saw a double dose of fun nun horror in the form of Immaculate and The First Omen and now it finally feels like we’re up and running, even if in the US, audience numbers for the usually reliable genre are said to be down. This year still has the likes of Abigail, Smile 2 and MaXXXine to come, not to mention the release of Speak No Evil in September.
- 4/11/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
James McAvoy as Paddy in Speak No Evil, directed by James Watkins. Photo Credit: Jay Maidment/Universal Pictures. Copyright © 2024 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Forget about relaxing getaways. Speak No Evil, from the twisted minds at Blumhouse, will haunt your nightmares. The new trailer is out, and it’s a chilling glimpse into the darkness that awaits… An American family thinks they’re in for a charming weekend at a British estate. Wrong. This idyllic escape hides something deeply sinister, and James McAvoy is utterly unnerving as the host with a terrifying secret. Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy play the trapped couple, their young daughter entangled in a horrifying situation. Hospitality turns to horror, and they might not make it out alive. Speak No Evil unleashes its terror on September 13th.
The post Terrifying New Trailer for Blumhouse’s ‘Speak No Evil’ appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
The post Terrifying New Trailer for Blumhouse’s ‘Speak No Evil’ appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 4/11/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Since Barbarian put the fear of weirdness into us all about AirBnBs, what are we to do for holiday ideas? Surely agreeing to stay with the seemingly charming couple you met while travelling is a good idea, right? If new horror movie Speak No Evil is to be believed… absolutely not. Check out the first trailer:
The Woman In Black's James Watkins is the writer/director here, with Scoot McNairy and Mackenzie Davis (Halt And Catch Fire reunion klaxon!) as Americans Louise and Ben Dalton, holidaying with daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler). They meet Paddy (James McAvoy), his wife Ciara (Aisling Franciosi) and their furtive, mute son Ant (Dan Hough) and seem to hit it off. Paddy invites them to stay at his and Ciara's house, and Louise and Ben eagerly accept. But after they arrive at the isolated, definitely not-creepy-at-all farmhouse, things soon turn a lot darker. What secrets is Paddy hiding?...
The Woman In Black's James Watkins is the writer/director here, with Scoot McNairy and Mackenzie Davis (Halt And Catch Fire reunion klaxon!) as Americans Louise and Ben Dalton, holidaying with daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler). They meet Paddy (James McAvoy), his wife Ciara (Aisling Franciosi) and their furtive, mute son Ant (Dan Hough) and seem to hit it off. Paddy invites them to stay at his and Ciara's house, and Louise and Ben eagerly accept. But after they arrive at the isolated, definitely not-creepy-at-all farmhouse, things soon turn a lot darker. What secrets is Paddy hiding?...
- 4/11/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Las Vegas – Universal Pictures has some potential big hits on its upcoming release slate. There’s “The Fall Guy” with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Illumination returns with “Despicable Me 4.” It’s taken decades, but a “Twister” sequel, “Twisters,” arrives this summer. Blumhouse has adapted the Dutch horror film “Speak No Evil” with James McAvoy. DreamWorks Animation’s “The Wild Robot” is based on a wildly popular children’s book.
Continue reading ‘Wicked’ Soars For Universal Pictures But Focus Features’ ‘Nosferatu’ Stuns At CinemaCon at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Wicked’ Soars For Universal Pictures But Focus Features’ ‘Nosferatu’ Stuns At CinemaCon at The Playlist.
- 4/11/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Universal brought its CinemaCon presentation to a heartfelt finale in Las Vegas on Wednesday with a 30-minute segment dedicated to the glittering jewel of its 2024 release slate, Wicked.
Leads Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who play the witches Elphaba and Glinda from the magical Land of Oz, introduced footage to the first part of Jon Chu’s Broadway adaptation, which recently wrapped production in London and is scheduled to open on November 27. The second instalment comes out on November 26, 2025.
Chu fought back tears as he joined the film’s producer Marc Platt, who won a Tony for the Broadway show,...
Leads Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who play the witches Elphaba and Glinda from the magical Land of Oz, introduced footage to the first part of Jon Chu’s Broadway adaptation, which recently wrapped production in London and is scheduled to open on November 27. The second instalment comes out on November 26, 2025.
Chu fought back tears as he joined the film’s producer Marc Platt, who won a Tony for the Broadway show,...
- 4/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
Universal brought its CinemaCon presentation to a heartfelt finale in Las Vegas on Wednesday with a 30-minute segment dedicated to the glittering jewel of its 2024 release slate, Wicked.
Leads Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who play the witches Elphaba and Glinda from the magical Land of Oz, introduced footage to the first part of Jon Chu’s Broadway adaptation, which recently wrapped production in London and is scheduled to open on November 27. The second instalment comes out on November 26, 2025.
Chu fought back tears as he joined the film’s producer Marc Platt, who won a Tony for the Broadway show,...
Leads Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who play the witches Elphaba and Glinda from the magical Land of Oz, introduced footage to the first part of Jon Chu’s Broadway adaptation, which recently wrapped production in London and is scheduled to open on November 27. The second instalment comes out on November 26, 2025.
Chu fought back tears as he joined the film’s producer Marc Platt, who won a Tony for the Broadway show,...
- 4/11/2024
- ScreenDaily
The official trailer for the upcoming Blumhouse thriller Speak No Evil just debuted!
James McAvoy and Aisling Franciosi star as a charming British couple who invite an American family they befriended on vacation to spend the weekend at their idyllic country estate. However, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.
The trailer debuted on Wednesday (April 10) during Universal Pictures’ presentation at 2024 CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
Learn more and watch the trailer inside…
James plays the charismatic, alpha-male estate owner whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness.
In the movie, Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy star as American couple Louise and Ben Dalton, who, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler), accept the weekend-holiday invitation of Paddy (McAvoy), his wife Ciara (Franciosi) and their furtive, mute son Ant (Dan Hough).
The suspenseful thriller was written for the screen and directed by James Watkins,...
James McAvoy and Aisling Franciosi star as a charming British couple who invite an American family they befriended on vacation to spend the weekend at their idyllic country estate. However, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.
The trailer debuted on Wednesday (April 10) during Universal Pictures’ presentation at 2024 CinemaCon in Las Vegas.
Learn more and watch the trailer inside…
James plays the charismatic, alpha-male estate owner whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness.
In the movie, Mackenzie Davis and Scoot McNairy star as American couple Louise and Ben Dalton, who, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler), accept the weekend-holiday invitation of Paddy (McAvoy), his wife Ciara (Franciosi) and their furtive, mute son Ant (Dan Hough).
The suspenseful thriller was written for the screen and directed by James Watkins,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Robert Eggers’ upcoming remake of F.W. Murnau’s silent classic Nosferatu is one of the more highly anticipated horror movies of the year, and the lucky folks at CinemaCon got a look at an exclusive first look at the chilling production.
The first look at Nosferatu was suitably terrifying with a heavy gothic tone. Classic-looking tall, dark castles, scurrying rats, blood gushing from necks, and full-on bleak horror. The footage included looks at Lily-Rose Depp (The Idol) and Willem Dafoe (Poor Things) but sadly only featured quick glimpses of Count Orlock himself. Perhaps that’s for the best, but I can’t wait to see Bill Skarsgard (Boy Kills World) disappear into the character.
Nosferatu tells a “gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman in 19th century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire who stalks her, bringing untold horror with him.” Lily-Rose Depp stars as the young woman...
The first look at Nosferatu was suitably terrifying with a heavy gothic tone. Classic-looking tall, dark castles, scurrying rats, blood gushing from necks, and full-on bleak horror. The footage included looks at Lily-Rose Depp (The Idol) and Willem Dafoe (Poor Things) but sadly only featured quick glimpses of Count Orlock himself. Perhaps that’s for the best, but I can’t wait to see Bill Skarsgard (Boy Kills World) disappear into the character.
Nosferatu tells a “gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman in 19th century Germany and the ancient Transylvanian vampire who stalks her, bringing untold horror with him.” Lily-Rose Depp stars as the young woman...
- 4/11/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
"What is wrong with you?!" Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have revealed the first official trailer the unsettling horror remake Speak No Evil, a Hollywood take on the Danish horror film Speak No Evil from 2022. This takes the same disturbing plot and spins in a bit, though it does stick fairly closely to the other film. Two families meet while on holiday, and one invites the other to their country estate. After they arrive at an idyllic English country house, it morphs from a dream vacation into a psychological nightmare when Paddy takes over. This new Speak No Evil movie stars Mackenzie Davis & Scoot McNairy as American couple Louise & Ben Dalton, who, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes (Alix West Lefler), accept a weekend holiday invitation of Paddy (James McAvoy), and his wife Ciara (Aisling Franciosi), and their furtive, mute son Ant (newcomer Dan Hough). Damn this looks crazy intense and terrifying!
- 4/11/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
CinemaCon attendees Wednesday got a first look at Focus Features’ second film with Robert Eggers, Nosferatu, a dark and gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her which causes untold horror in its wake.
Introducing the footage, Focus chairman Peter Kujawski said, “This ain’t your father’s Nosferatu” and promised it will give “new meaning to the term Christmas feast when we open on December 25.”
In the footage, we see the terror and hysteria rampant in the village as various townsfolk shriek, “He is coming” after the young woman calls to him seemingly in a nighttime trance. “My dreams grow darker,” she says, and asks Willem Dafoe’s Professor Von Franz, “Does evil come from within us, or from beyond?”
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Written and directed by Eggers,...
Introducing the footage, Focus chairman Peter Kujawski said, “This ain’t your father’s Nosferatu” and promised it will give “new meaning to the term Christmas feast when we open on December 25.”
In the footage, we see the terror and hysteria rampant in the village as various townsfolk shriek, “He is coming” after the young woman calls to him seemingly in a nighttime trance. “My dreams grow darker,” she says, and asks Willem Dafoe’s Professor Von Franz, “Does evil come from within us, or from beyond?”
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Written and directed by Eggers,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
See no evil. Hear no evil. Written for the screen and directed by James Watkins, the writer-director of “Eden Lake” and the award-winning gothic ghost story “The Woman in Black,” “Speak No Evil” is a new psychological thriller with a terrific cast. From Blumhouse, the producer of “The Black Phone,” “Get Out” and “The Invisible Man,” comes an intense suspense thriller starring BAFTA award-winner James McAvoy as the charismatic, alpha-male estate owner whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness.
Continue reading ‘Speak No Evil’ Trailer: James McAvoy & Mackenzie Davis Starring Psychological Thriller Hits In September at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Speak No Evil’ Trailer: James McAvoy & Mackenzie Davis Starring Psychological Thriller Hits In September at The Playlist.
- 4/11/2024
- by The Playlist Staff
- The Playlist
Following its debut at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Universal Pictures has revealed the official trailer for Speak No Evil, which will open in theaters on September 13, 2024.
When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.
From Blumhouse, the producer of The Black Phone, Get Out, and The Invisible Man, comes an intense suspense thriller for our modern age. It stars BAFTA award-winner James McAvoy in a riveting performance as the charismatic, alpha-male estate owner whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness.
Speak No Evil stars Mackenzie Davis and SAG award-winner Scoot McNairy as American couple Louise and Ben Dalton.
The Daltons, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes, accept the weekend holiday invitation of Paddy (James McAvoy), his wife Ciara and their furtive,...
When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.
From Blumhouse, the producer of The Black Phone, Get Out, and The Invisible Man, comes an intense suspense thriller for our modern age. It stars BAFTA award-winner James McAvoy in a riveting performance as the charismatic, alpha-male estate owner whose untrammeled hospitality masks an unspeakable darkness.
Speak No Evil stars Mackenzie Davis and SAG award-winner Scoot McNairy as American couple Louise and Ben Dalton.
The Daltons, along with their 11-year-old daughter Agnes, accept the weekend holiday invitation of Paddy (James McAvoy), his wife Ciara and their furtive,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The bone-chilling Danish horror movie Speak No Evil is getting a remake here in the States courtesy of Blumhouse and Universal, and the official trailer has arrived tonight.
Universal will release their Speak No Evil remake on September 13, 2024.
Watch the official trailer below, fresh out of CinemaCon tonight.
James Watkins (The Woman in Black, Eden Lake) is directing Speak No Evil for Blumhouse and Universal, with Mackenzie Davis (Terminator: Dark Fate, Happiest Season) and James McAvoy (Split, Glass) set to star. Scoot McNairy (Argo) will also star.
In the remake, “When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.”
James Watkins also wrote the script for the Speak No Evil remake.
Jason Blum will produce the upcoming film for Blumhouse, with Paul Ritchie,...
Universal will release their Speak No Evil remake on September 13, 2024.
Watch the official trailer below, fresh out of CinemaCon tonight.
James Watkins (The Woman in Black, Eden Lake) is directing Speak No Evil for Blumhouse and Universal, with Mackenzie Davis (Terminator: Dark Fate, Happiest Season) and James McAvoy (Split, Glass) set to star. Scoot McNairy (Argo) will also star.
In the remake, “When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.”
James Watkins also wrote the script for the Speak No Evil remake.
Jason Blum will produce the upcoming film for Blumhouse, with Paul Ritchie,...
- 4/11/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
There’s a very specific way to dance to “Cotton Eyed Joe.” At least, if you’re the demented doctor played by James McAvoy in “Speak No Evil.”
McAvoy plays a dad with a dark side in Blumhouse’s remake of the 2022 Danish horror film, a pitch-black comedy of manners about a family that invites two friends to vacation at their idyllic, remote home in the countryside. It turns into a trip from hell when things take an unimaginably sinister turn.
In the newly released creepy and terrifying trailer, McAvoy’s character grows increasingly angry at his children for not performing the catchy folk-inspired “Cotton Eyed Joe” to his liking. Of course, that’s — by far — the least of the problems for the guests of his humble abode. Elsewhere in the footage, McAvoy’s character keeps finding new and creative ways to make sure his guests feel deeply unsettled.
Director...
McAvoy plays a dad with a dark side in Blumhouse’s remake of the 2022 Danish horror film, a pitch-black comedy of manners about a family that invites two friends to vacation at their idyllic, remote home in the countryside. It turns into a trip from hell when things take an unimaginably sinister turn.
In the newly released creepy and terrifying trailer, McAvoy’s character grows increasingly angry at his children for not performing the catchy folk-inspired “Cotton Eyed Joe” to his liking. Of course, that’s — by far — the least of the problems for the guests of his humble abode. Elsewhere in the footage, McAvoy’s character keeps finding new and creative ways to make sure his guests feel deeply unsettled.
Director...
- 4/11/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
One of the most upsetting horror films of recent years is getting the Hollywood treatment, and the trailer is finally here. Christian Tafdrup's "Speak No Evil" debuted in 2022, with the Danish filmmaker zeroing in on our shared desire to avoid conflict and remain polite in social situations, revealing some discomfiting truths about our capacity for self-destruction in the process. The "Speak No Evil" remake from Blumhouse, then, will attempt to translate what was already a startling effective film for English audiences, with "Eden Lake" director James Watkins at the helm.
Just how the James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis-starring remake will manage to match the original is perhaps the biggest question here, mainly because the 2022 movie was already brilliant, but also because Tafdrup has spoken numerous times about how he was inspired by his own culture and thought "suppressing feelings and being dictated by social behavior was a very Scandinavian problem.
Just how the James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis-starring remake will manage to match the original is perhaps the biggest question here, mainly because the 2022 movie was already brilliant, but also because Tafdrup has spoken numerous times about how he was inspired by his own culture and thought "suppressing feelings and being dictated by social behavior was a very Scandinavian problem.
- 4/11/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Blumhouse let out a howl at CinemaCon Wednesday, offering its first look at Wolf Man, its reimagining of the classic Universal monsters property.
Wolf Man stars Christopher Abbott as a man whose family is stalked by a dangerous predator. The film recently began production, but an early look revealed that Abbott’s character appears to be that threat.
It features creepy atmospheric shots of the family in the house in the dark. His daughter asks if they are going to die, and he says no. “That’s a lie. Everybody dies eventually,” she says. And sadly for the family, Abbot’s character returns home with a bite on his arm, suggesting he will be transforming into the Wolf Man.
Wolf Man hails from Leigh Whannell, the filmmaker who came on the scene as the star and co-writer of Saw and helped Universal rethink how it approaches its classic library of...
Wolf Man stars Christopher Abbott as a man whose family is stalked by a dangerous predator. The film recently began production, but an early look revealed that Abbott’s character appears to be that threat.
It features creepy atmospheric shots of the family in the house in the dark. His daughter asks if they are going to die, and he says no. “That’s a lie. Everybody dies eventually,” she says. And sadly for the family, Abbot’s character returns home with a bite on his arm, suggesting he will be transforming into the Wolf Man.
Wolf Man hails from Leigh Whannell, the filmmaker who came on the scene as the star and co-writer of Saw and helped Universal rethink how it approaches its classic library of...
- 4/11/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
2019's Glass featured an epic crossover between the characters of Split and Unbreakable, setting the stage for a massive showdown.
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Glass is the epic continuation of Split and Unbreakable. It chronicles Mr. Glass's (Samuel L. Jackson) master plan to reveal that superheroes exist by manipulating Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy) and David Dunn (Bruce Willis).
Glass premiered in theaters on January 18, 2019.
Read full article on The Direct.
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Glass is the epic continuation of Split and Unbreakable. It chronicles Mr. Glass's (Samuel L. Jackson) master plan to reveal that superheroes exist by manipulating Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy) and David Dunn (Bruce Willis).
Glass premiered in theaters on January 18, 2019.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/10/2024
- by Aeron Mer Eclarinal
- The Direct
Exclusive: After nabbing a Golden Globe nomination for her turn in Todd Haynes’ May December, Julianne Moore has been tapped to star opposite James McAvoy in Control, an action thriller from StudioCanal and The Picture Company, on which we were first to report.
Based on the podcast from Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, Control revolves around the troubled Dr. Conway (McAvoy), who wakes up one morning to the sound of a mysterious voice in his head. With his reality now in question, the voice makes a series of escalating demands he must follow or devastating consequences will unfold. While specifics haven’t been disclosed, we hear that Moore plays a pivotal character with which the doctor must contend.
Entering production this month under the direction of Robert Schwentke, Control will be produced by The Picture Company partners Andrew Rona & Alex Heineman under their long-term overall deal with Studiocanal.
Based on the podcast from Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie, Control revolves around the troubled Dr. Conway (McAvoy), who wakes up one morning to the sound of a mysterious voice in his head. With his reality now in question, the voice makes a series of escalating demands he must follow or devastating consequences will unfold. While specifics haven’t been disclosed, we hear that Moore plays a pivotal character with which the doctor must contend.
Entering production this month under the direction of Robert Schwentke, Control will be produced by The Picture Company partners Andrew Rona & Alex Heineman under their long-term overall deal with Studiocanal.
- 4/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Loosely based on the comic series by Mark Millar and J. G. Jones, Timur Bekmambetov’s Wanted was a stylized action movie starring James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie, and Morgan Freeman. The film was a critical and commercial success upon its release in 2008, grossing over $342 million worldwide, so it came as no surprise when the studio got the ball rolling on Wanted 2; But here we are, sixteen years later, and there’s no sequel in sight.
Michael Brandt, one of the co-writers of the original movie, told MovieWeb that while a script for Wanted 2 exists, he fears that the momentum to get it made has been lost.
“We had an idea for a sequel. We pitched it, wrote it. And it seems like there was some real interest in the studio to make it,” Brandt said. “And then Timur, who directed the first one, absolutely was interested as well.
Michael Brandt, one of the co-writers of the original movie, told MovieWeb that while a script for Wanted 2 exists, he fears that the momentum to get it made has been lost.
“We had an idea for a sequel. We pitched it, wrote it. And it seems like there was some real interest in the studio to make it,” Brandt said. “And then Timur, who directed the first one, absolutely was interested as well.
- 3/21/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Not to be one of those insufferable millennials who cries out "Only '90s kids remember," but hot dog do only '90s kids remember the glory of watching "X-Men: The Animated Series," aka the best animated Marvel superhero show of all time. The '90s was a bit of a wasteland of quality superhero offerings in live-action, but animated television was absolutely thriving. "X-Men: The Animated Series" helped turn a group of marvelous mutants into fast-favorites for a new generation, and set the groundwork for what many view as the definitive portrayals of many of the characters. And because everything old is new again, a continuation series, "X-Men '97," is coming our way to Disney+. The series is thankfully not a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, meaning it is picking up where the canon of the series finale left off in 1997 with "Graduation Day."
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- 3/19/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune series has successfully captivated audiences’ interest thanks to its visual effects, direction, and screenplay among other elements. Fans applauded the project for mostly remaining true to its source material, referring to the two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel of the same name. However, the director decided to enhance its beauty by making significant changes in the movie which were different from the original material.
Dune: Part Two (2024)
One such intriguing change included tweaking Rebecca Ferguson’s role, who plays the role of Lady Jessica, mother of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides in the Dune series.
Denis Villeneuve Changed Rebecca Ferguson’s Dune Role from the Source Material
Given the reception of female-led projects, it was quite a risky move to give more agency to female characters, but his decision ended up paying him handsomely. Denis Villeneuve decided to give an upgrade to Lady Jessica, which...
Dune: Part Two (2024)
One such intriguing change included tweaking Rebecca Ferguson’s role, who plays the role of Lady Jessica, mother of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides in the Dune series.
Denis Villeneuve Changed Rebecca Ferguson’s Dune Role from the Source Material
Given the reception of female-led projects, it was quite a risky move to give more agency to female characters, but his decision ended up paying him handsomely. Denis Villeneuve decided to give an upgrade to Lady Jessica, which...
- 3/18/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Dune: Part Two has emerged as one of the biggest critical and commercial successes of 2024 so far. However, YouTuber MrBeast is seemingly unimpressed with the film’s box office performance and took to social media to voice his opinion. MrBeast shared a brief reaction to Dune: Part Two‘s box office collection, causing a bit of an online stir.
A still from Dune: Part Two
The sci-fi film continues the story of Paul Atreides and delivers an immersive cinematic experience that moviegoers across the globe are fascinated with. As a result, the film’s box office performance has been nothing short of record-breaking. Despite fans praising the film’s box office numbers, MrBeast has a slightly different opinion, and here is why.
YouTuber MrBeast Shares His Thoughts on Dune: Part Two’s Record-Breaking Box Office Numbers
Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two...
A still from Dune: Part Two
The sci-fi film continues the story of Paul Atreides and delivers an immersive cinematic experience that moviegoers across the globe are fascinated with. As a result, the film’s box office performance has been nothing short of record-breaking. Despite fans praising the film’s box office numbers, MrBeast has a slightly different opinion, and here is why.
YouTuber MrBeast Shares His Thoughts on Dune: Part Two’s Record-Breaking Box Office Numbers
Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two...
- 3/18/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Actor John Travolta’s worldwide fame began when he starred in two cultural paradigm-shifting films: Saturday Night Fever, and Grease. The star achieved a rare feat that few actors had done: staying at the top two spots at the domestic box office within eight months. However, now that record seems to be broken by Timothée Chalamet.
Timothée Chalamet’s starring roles in Wonka and the recent Dune: Part Two have made him a star like no other. The films were at the top spot in their opening weeks and only slightly slowed down with new releases. While Wonka grossed $218 million domestically in its lifetime run, Dune: Part Two currently stands at over $494 million and is only expected to earn more in the coming weeks due to less competition.
Timothée Chalamet’s Winning Streak At The Box Office Timothée Chalamet in Wonka
Actor Timothée Chalamet seems to be on a roll...
Timothée Chalamet’s starring roles in Wonka and the recent Dune: Part Two have made him a star like no other. The films were at the top spot in their opening weeks and only slightly slowed down with new releases. While Wonka grossed $218 million domestically in its lifetime run, Dune: Part Two currently stands at over $494 million and is only expected to earn more in the coming weeks due to less competition.
Timothée Chalamet’s Winning Streak At The Box Office Timothée Chalamet in Wonka
Actor Timothée Chalamet seems to be on a roll...
- 3/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for "It" and "The Mist."
Stephen King has long been criticized — usually playfully — for his inability to conjure satisfying endings to his ambitious horror tales. This criticism is so widespread that King himself has goofed on it: in Andy Muschietti's 2019 film "It Chapter Two," based on King's 1986 super-novel, James McAvoy plays an author who also notoriously can't finish his stories well. King makes a cameo appearance as a cantankerous thrift shop owner ... who says to McAvoy's face that his endings suck.
Perhaps fittingly, the ending of King's original "It" also sucks. It involves the main characters, all adults, confronting a giant spider monster in a sewer by burrowing into its body and crushing its heart. This confrontation was paralleled by a scene of the same characters as 12-year-olds fleeing the same monster years earlier. King fans will cringe to tell you what happened in the...
Stephen King has long been criticized — usually playfully — for his inability to conjure satisfying endings to his ambitious horror tales. This criticism is so widespread that King himself has goofed on it: in Andy Muschietti's 2019 film "It Chapter Two," based on King's 1986 super-novel, James McAvoy plays an author who also notoriously can't finish his stories well. King makes a cameo appearance as a cantankerous thrift shop owner ... who says to McAvoy's face that his endings suck.
Perhaps fittingly, the ending of King's original "It" also sucks. It involves the main characters, all adults, confronting a giant spider monster in a sewer by burrowing into its body and crushing its heart. This confrontation was paralleled by a scene of the same characters as 12-year-olds fleeing the same monster years earlier. King fans will cringe to tell you what happened in the...
- 3/17/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
While Timothée Chalamet’s chemistry with Zendaya in Dune: Part Two has had fans rooting for their characters ‘until they breathe’, Chalamet’s best pairing is arguably with Saoirse Ronan. The two actors have played opposite each other in two films by Greta Gerwig, namely Lady Bird and Little Women.
The duo has often claimed that they were best of friends and have shared undeniable chemistry both on and off-screen. Ronan and Chalamet first met on the sets of Lady Bird, which was noted for its coming-of-age themes and nuanced performances from the cast. Chalamet and Ronan were also nominated for Oscars in the same year, though both lost.
What Films Have Timothée Chalamet And Saoirse Ronan Been Together In? Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in Dune: Part Two
Timothée Chalamet has been worm-riding high on the success of Dune: Part Two. Apart from his dramatic turn to be the messiah of the Fremen,...
The duo has often claimed that they were best of friends and have shared undeniable chemistry both on and off-screen. Ronan and Chalamet first met on the sets of Lady Bird, which was noted for its coming-of-age themes and nuanced performances from the cast. Chalamet and Ronan were also nominated for Oscars in the same year, though both lost.
What Films Have Timothée Chalamet And Saoirse Ronan Been Together In? Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in Dune: Part Two
Timothée Chalamet has been worm-riding high on the success of Dune: Part Two. Apart from his dramatic turn to be the messiah of the Fremen,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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