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Revision as of 20:50, 31 December 2023

The First Omen
Directed byArkasha Stevenson
Screenplay by
Story byBen Jacoby[1]
Based onCharacters
by David Seltzer
Produced by
Starring
Edited byAmy E. Duddleston
Production
companies
Distributed byWalt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release date
  • April 5, 2024 (2024-04-05)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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. Serving as a prequel to The Omen (1976), the film follows an American woman sent to work at a church in Rome but uncovers a sinister conspiracy to bring about the birth of an Antichrist.[2] It stars Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, Sônia Braga, Ralph Ineson, and Bill Nighy. The film is scheduled to be released on April 5, 2024.

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.[7] 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.[8]

Nell Tiger Free was cast for an undisclosed role in late August 2022.[3] In a January 2023 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Free said that filming was completed, and expected a 2023 release window.[9][10]

Amy E. Duddleston serves as an editor on the film.[11]

Release

The film is scheduled to be theatrically released by 20th Century Studios on April 5, 2024.[2]

References

  1. ^ "The First Omen". Writers Guild of America West. May 10, 2023. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 16, 2023). "'The Omen' Prequel 'First Omen' Lands Spring 2024 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  3. ^ a b 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.
  4. ^ "Gordon and French - Ralph Ineson Profile". gordonandfrench.co.uk. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Bill Nighy". Independent Talent. Archived from the original on May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  6. ^ "Giovane attrice locale entra nel cast di un film internazionale". Reggio Today (in Italian). December 22, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Amy E. Duddleston Resume" (PDF). Innovative Production. November 21, 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
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