Key Takeaways:
– Julia Garner, the critically acclaimed star of ‘Ozark,’ joins Josh Brolin in Zach Cregger’s next horror project ‘Weapons’
– New Line Cinema sealed an exclusive partnership with writer/director Zach Cregger and BoulderLight Pictures, the team behind ‘Weapons’
– Pedro Pascal, initially signed for ‘Weapons’, had to depart due to scheduling conflicts and was replaced by Josh Brolin
– The plot of ‘Weapons’ is largely enshrouded in mystery but revolves around the disappearance of high schoolers in a small town
Garner Boards ‘Weapons’
In a strategic move, New Line Cinema last year partnered with ‘Barbarian’ writer/director Zach Cregger and BoulderLight Pictures. This partnership saw New Line emerge victoriously in a bidding war for Cregger’s next film, the mysterious horror project named ‘Weapons.’ They further signed a first-look deal with BoulderLight Pictures, entrusting the production firm with the development of highly conceptual genre projects. Amid these moves, they also gave a go-ahead signal to the thriller ‘Companion,’ backed by BoulderLight and Cregger.
Complications arose when Pedro Pascal, originally slated to star in ‘Weapons’, was obliged to opt-out due to clashing schedules with his Marvel movie ‘Fantastic Four.’ Fortunately, Josh Brolin, known for his roles in ‘Dune,’ ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ and ‘No Country for Old Men,’ was able to fill the void. Now, the cherry on top of the casting cake, Julia Garner, three-time Emmy Awards winner for her gripping performance in ‘Ozark,’ has joined the cast.
Garner’s Rising Star
Garner’s career is on a fast track. She is involved in the production of Universal and Blumhouse’s reboot of ‘Wolf Man’. The actress is also leading the Platinum Dunes thriller ‘Apartment 7A,’ a project in post-production since 2022. Recently, fans heard the exciting news of Garner portraying a female Silver Surfer in ‘Fantastic Four’ alongside Pedro Pascal. Unlike Pascal’s Reed Richards, her Silver Surfer will presumably have a more flexible shooting schedule.
However, the unexpected withdrawal of Pascal from ‘Weapons’ raised questions about Renate Reinsve’s involvement in the project. Reinsve had been announced as part of the cast when Pascal was still on board. She previously starred in the Oscar-nominated film ‘The Worst Person in the World’. Presently, her participation in ‘Weapons’ is yet to be confirmed.
The Mystery Behind ‘Weapons’
Details about ‘Weapons’ plotline and the roles of Brolin and Garner are being tightly held. However, we have a whiff of its exploration into the mysterious disappearance of high schoolers in a small town. The tone of the film is said to be on par with eclectic creations like Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Magnolia.’
Zach Cregger handles the trifecta roles of writer, director, and producer for ‘Weapons.’ He works in tandem with co-producers Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo, and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures.
New Line Cinema reportedly paid Cregger an eight-figure amount to bring this movie to life. Post the bidding war victory, New Line’s president and CCO, Richard Brener, lauded Cregger’s skill to create powerful theatrical experiences. He expressed his delight in having Cregger and the team for this venture and extended a hand for potential future collaborations.
‘Weapons’ appears to be a promising project with an emerging ensemble cast and experienced production team. It will truly be intriguing to see how this high-concept mystery horror unravels.
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