Speak No Evil (2024 film)
Speak No Evil is an upcoming American psychological horror-thriller film written and directed by James Watkins. It is a remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name. The film stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, and Scoot McNairy. Jason Blum serves as a producer through his Blumhouse Productions banner.
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Directed by | James Watkins |
Screenplay by | James Watkins |
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Produced by | Jason Blum |
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Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Speak No Evil is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 9, 2024 by Universal Pictures.
Synopsis
A dream holiday in a beautiful country house becomes a psychological nightmare.[1]
Cast
- James McAvoy[2]
- Mackenzie Davis as Louise[3]
- Scoot McNairy as Ben[3]
- Alix West Lefler as Agnes[3]
Production
James Watkins is writing and directing the film for Blumhouse Productions. It is a remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name.[4]
Casting
In April 2023, James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis were reported to be in the cast.[2] In May 2023, Scoot McNairy joined the cast.[5]
Filming
Principal photography took place in Gloucester, England in May 2023 and was expected to end in July 2023,[6] before filming was suspended five days before it was to wrap up due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[7]
Release
Speak No Evil is scheduled to be released in theaters by Universal Pictures on August 9, 2024.[8]
References
- Crouch, Aaron (April 17, 2023). "James McAvoy, Blumhouse Reteam for Horror Thriller 'Speak No Evil'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- Kroll, Justin (April 24, 2023). "Mackenzie Davis Joins James McAvoy In Blumhouse And Universal's 'Speak No Evil' Remake". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- Complex, Valerie (July 12, 2023). "Alix West Lefler Joins Cast of Blumhouse And Universal Thriller Speak No Evil". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 17, 2023). "James McAvoy Reteams With Blumhouse For 'Speak No Evil', Sets Summer 2024 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 4, 2023). "Scoot McNairy To 'Speak No Evil' For Blumhouse & Universal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- Screen Staff (June 29, 2023). "2023 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- Calnan, Ellie (July 18, 2023). "Blumhouse's 'Speak No Evil' with James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, shuts down UK shoot due to actors' strike (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- Bacon, Jess (April 18, 2023). "James McAvoy lands next lead movie role in horror remake". Digital Spy. Retrieved April 19, 2023.