Key takeaways:
– The filming for Stephen King’s adaptation ‘The Monkey’ starring Theo James is completed.
– The movie’s scriptwriter is Osgood Perkins and the producers include James Wan.
– The cast of ‘The Monkey’ includes Elijah Wood, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy.
– ‘The Monkey’ is a production of Atomic Monster and financed by C2 Motion Picture Group, and will be presented at the Cannes Film Festival by Black Bear International.
The filming of ‘The Monkey’, a Stephen King adaptation, has wrapped up, confirms a report from Deadline. The movie, which stars Theo James, recognizable from The White Lotus, and assembled by producer James Wan and director Osgood Perkins, has been in making for nearly a year.
Casting Details and Film Synopsis
James will share the screen with other talented actors including Elijah Wood, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy. James performs the character of twin brothers in their later years, while Convery brings them to life in their younger days.
The film draws inspiration from a King short story and centers on twin brothers, Hal and Bill, who come across their father’s old monkey toy in the attic. This discovery marks the beginning of a horrifying chain of gruesome deaths. Attempting to rid themselves of the curse, they throw away the monkey and diverge in their life paths. The return of the killings, however, forces them to reunite and seek a solution to end the evil for good.
Production and Development
James Wan and Michael Clear of Atomic Monster led the film’s production, supported by Jason Cloth and Dave Caplan of C2 Motion Picture Group. Executive producers include the likes of Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Fred Berger, Peter Luo, Nancy Xu, John Friedberg, and Chris Ferguson. The film’s development was carried out by Atomic Monster and Stars Collective, whereas C2 Motion Picture Group provided the financing. Black Bear International will present the project to potential distributors at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
Wan, in his statement, said, “Stephen King is the godfather of the horror genre. His work hugely influenced me and it has always been a dream to bring one of his stories to life. ‘The Monkey’, one of my personal favorites, has an iconic and easily marketable concept. I believe there isn’t anyone better than a lifelong genre fan like Osgood to bring this to life.”
About Perkins and His Past Work
In addition to ‘The Monkey’, Perkins has a rich repertoire of work including directing episodes of the recent revival of The Twilight Zone and working on screenplays for the thriller Removal, the crime thriller Cold Comes the Night, and horror film The Girl in the Photographs.
Anticipating ‘The Monkey’
Stephen King fans and horror genre enthusiasts are particularly excited about this new addition. With a solid storyline and an impressive cast, ‘The Monkey’ is sure to make a strong impression. Let us know your opinions on this upcoming Stephen King adaptation and the ensemble cast led by Osgood Perkins and James Wan.
