Key Takeaways:
– Director and producer duo, the Muschiettis, have partnered with Skydance to launch a new horror label, Nocturna.
– The first film coming from this partnership, ‘They Will Kill You', will star Zazie Beetz.
– Beetz will play a woman who unknowingly takes on a housekeeper job in a high-rise with a mysterious past.
– The film is to be directed by Kirill Sokolov and will be produced by a team including the Muschiettis and Skydance executives.
In a thrilling move, Andy Muschietti and his sister Barbara Muschietti are kicking off their new horror film venture with Skydance, called ‘Nocturna'. Known for their successful horror flicks like ‘Mama' and the adaption of Stephen King's ‘It', the Muschiettis carry a reputation as skilled horror movie creators. The duo's first project under Nocturna is the much-anticipated film ‘They Will Kill You', starring Zazie Beetz.
Zazie Beetz, ‘They Will Kill You' Star
Drum rolls for Zazie Beetz! She is set to headline ‘They Will Kill You'. Her credits are impressive – they include ‘Joker', ‘Bullet Train', and ‘Deadpool 2'. In this film, Beetz will portray a woman who responds to a job ad to become a housekeeper in a secretive New York City high-rise. Little does she know, she's stepping into a space marked by several unexplained disappearances over the years.
Production Team of ‘They Will Kill You'
The production team of ‘They Will Kill You' includes a bundle of talented individuals. Apart from the Muschiettis, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, and Dan Kagan unite to bring this story to life. Also collaborating are Nocturna Co-Heads of Film, Russell Ackerman and John Schoenfelder.
Director and Screenwriter Details
‘They Will Kill You' will be directed by Kirill Sokolov, who is famed for his dark sense of humor. Sokolov previously directed action comedy ‘No Looking Back' and comedic thriller ‘Why Don't You Just Die!', both of which were hits in Russian cinematic circles. The screenplay for ‘They Will Kill You' has been co-written by Sokolov and Alex Litvak. Litvak is best known for penning down the 2010 sequel of ‘Predators' as well as co-writing ‘The Three Musketeers' and TV movie ‘Secret Society of Second Born Royals'.
Nocturna: A New Battlefield for Horror
When the launch of Nocturna was announced, Skydance's chief creative officer, Dana Goldberg, couldn't hide her excitement. She praised Andy and Barbara Muschietti for their mastery in scary event movies which immensely influenced the global audience. She reiterated Skydance's commitment to working with them on launching Nocturna. ‘They Will Kill You' is poised to kick-off Nocturna's mission of delivering unique and entertaining horror experiences for audiences worldwide.
So, what do you think of Zazie Beetz taking the lead role in ‘They Will Kill You'? Does the film sound like something you'd enjoy? We'd love to hear your thoughts, so leave us a comment below!
All in all, ‘They Will Kill You' has generated quite a buzz in anticipation of its release. With a star-studded cast and well-experienced crew, this film promises to be a powerhouse horror spectacle under the newly formed Nocturna banner. Let's stay tuned for more information!
