The First Omen

The First Omen is an upcoming American supernatural horror film directed by Arkasha Stevenson, and written by Stevenson, Tim Smith and Keith Thomas, from a story by Ben Jacoby. It serves as a prequel to The Omen (1976).

The First Omen
Directed byArkasha Stevenson
Screenplay by
Story byBen Jacoby[1]
Based onCharacters
by David Seltzer
Produced by
Starring
Production
company
Phantom Four
Distributed by20th Century Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast

Production

In April 2016, a prequel to The Omen was announced to be in the works, with Ben Jacoby writing the script and Antonio Campos in talks to direct.[5] By May 2022, 20th Century Studios began developing it, with Arkasha Stevenson making her feature directorial debut. David S. Goyer, Keith Levine and Gracie Wheelan are set to produce under the Phantom Four label, with Tim Smith also serving as an executive producer.[6]

Nell Tiger Free was cast for an undisclosed role in late August 2022.[2] In a January 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Free said that filming was completed, and expected a 2023 release window.[7][8]

References
  1. "The First Omen". Writers Guild of America West. May 10, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  2. Kroll, Justin (August 31, 2022). "'Servant' Star Nell Tiger Free To Star In 'Omen' Prequel 'First Omen' For 20th Century". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  3. "Bill Nighy". Independent Talent. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  4. "Gordon and French - Ralph Ineson Profile". gordonandfrench.co.uk. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  5. Kit, Borys (April 28, 2016). "'The Omen' Movie Prequel in the Works (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 10, 2022). "'The Omen' Prequel 'The First Omen' Sets Arkasha Stevenson As Director For 20th Century Studios Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  7. Hamman, Cody (January 12, 2023). "First Omen: The Omen prequel has been filmed, might get a 2023 release". joblo. Archived from the original on March 9, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  8. Davids, Brian (January 11, 2023). "'Servant' Star Nell Tiger Free Talks M. Night Shyamalan's "Mystical Hold" and Her 'The Omen' Prequel". The Hollywood Reproter. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
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