Key Takeaways:
– Director duo Danny and Michael Philippou, behind the acclaimed horror film ‘Talk to Me’, have several exciting projects in the pipeline.
– Two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins is onboard for their forthcoming horror film, ‘Bring Her Back.’
– Other announced cast members include Billy Barratt, Jonah Wren Philips, Sally-Anne Upton, Stephen Phillips and fresh-faced Sora Wong.
– Plot specifics are under lock and key, but filming is set to launch this summer.
– Production house A24 and Talk to Me producers Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton of Causeway Films are backing the project.
New Projects in Line for Talented Philippous Brothers
The Philippous brothers, Michael and Danny, captured horror fans’ attention with their debut feature, ‘Talk to Me’, and it seems they have no intentions of slowing down. From a new adaptation of the Street Fighter video game franchise to a rumored prequel for ‘Talk to Me’, the directors have an intriguing lineup of diverse projects, including an action drama and a horror flick ‘Bring Her Back.’
Oscar-Nominated Star Power for ‘Bring Her Back’
Among these planned projects, ‘Bring Her Back’ appears to be the next on their production schedule. Adding a dash of star power to the film, two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins of ‘The Shape of Water’ and ‘Blue Jasmine’ has signed her name on the film’s roster.
Latest Cast Additions to ‘Bring Her Back’
Variety recently updated the cast list by announcing the inclusion of Billy Barratt from ‘Invasion’, Jonah Wren Phillips of ‘Sweet Tooth’, Sally-Anne Upton from ‘Wentworth’, Stephen Phillips seen in ‘The Leftovers’, and up-and-comer Sora Wong. Information on the characters they will portray, though, is still being kept confidential.
Filming Slated for Summer 2021
The plot specifics for ‘Bring Her Back’ remain under wraps, however, it’s confirmed the movie’s shoot starts this summer. A24, the production company behind ‘Talk to Me,’ is bankrolling the film together with Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton of Causeway Films, also producers for ‘Talk to Me’.
Peep into Philippous’ Other Awaiting Projects
According to a report by Deadline, the Philippous brothers have a rather unique documentary project on the anvil too. The documentary follows their personal foray into the realm of international underground deathmatch wrestling.
The Philippous’ Earlier Successful Venture
Their debut movie ‘Talk to Me’ unfolded a spooky tale about a group of friends experimenting with conjuring spirits through an embalmed hand, unintentionally inviting terrifying supernatural forces. The movie featured Sophia Wilde, Miranda Otto, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Djanji, and Zoe Terakes in significant roles.
Both the critical acclaim for ‘Talk to Me’ and the news of ‘Bring Her Back’ led by Sally Hawkins have fans of the Philippous directors quite thrilled. As we eagerly await more updates about the cast and plot of ‘Bring Her Back’, it’s safe to say that the Philippous brothers are on an exciting trajectory in the world of horror cinema.
