Key Takeaways:
– Wunmi Mosaku, known for her roles in Lovecraft Country and Loki, has joined the cast of a secretive project by Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan.
– The untitled project is described as a genre picture and period piece, written and directed by Coogler and set to star Michael B. Jordan.
– Jack O’Connell and Delroy Lindo have closed deals to join Jordan in the cast.
– Michael B. Jordan is apparently playing two different characters.
– The Warner Bros project is being guarded closely, prompting executives and buyers to visit Coogler’s agency to learn about the film.
– Rumors suggest the film’s plot may involve vampires battling the Ku Klux Klan in the 1930s South.
– The film’s production is set to commence in New Orleans this month.
New Cast Addition to Coogler and Jordan’s Mysterious Project
Esteemed actress Wunmi Mosaku, recognized for her roles in Lovecraft Country and Loki, joins the cast of a closely-guarded project by Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan.
Securing the Deal with O’Connell and Lindo
Just last week, we heard that negotiations were underfoot with Jack O’Connell (Unbroken) and Delroy Lindo (Get Shorty) to join the cast. These deals have now closed, confirming these two are officially part of the ensemble.
Michael B. Jordan’s Dual Roles
Intriguingly, it appears that Michael B. Jordan will be portraying not one, but two distinct characters. However, we are yet to receive any specific information about the roles these talented actors will be playing.
Wunmi Mosaku as Female Lead
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Mosaku is expected to be the female lead and will potentially portray the romantic interest of one of Jordan’s characters.
The Watchful Secrecy of the Project
This new project is being protected so strictly that when it was seeking a studio home, executives and potential buyers had to visit the Beverly Hills offices of WME. This agency represents both Coogler and Jordan. The visit was necessary for them to read the script and gather details of this tightly sealed project.
Plot and Genre Buzz: Vampires vs. KKK?
Rumors are abuzz that the project could be a vampire movie. Some go as far as to share that it’s possibly about vampires going to war against the Ku Klux Klan. It’s suggested that the film will have a 1930s South setting and might have heavy anime influences.
Production Set to Kick-Off
The film is being produced by Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian from Proximity Media, alongside Rebecca Cho as executive producer. Two-time Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Goransson, known for his work on Coogler’s Black Panther and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, is also onboard. The production of the film is primed to begin in New Orleans this month.
Project at Warner Bros
Scheduled for a theatrical release on March 7, 2025, the project has Warner Bros as its home ground. With a speculated budget of $90 million, anticipation builds for what this ensemble of acclaimed artists are concocting.
Share Your Thoughts
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