Malignant (2021 film)
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| Directed by | James Wan |
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| Based on | Malignant Man by James Wan |
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| Cinematography | Michael Burgess |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Malignant is an upcoming American horror film directed by James Wan and written by Wan and Ingrid Bisu. It is based on Wan's 2011 graphic novel Malignant Man. The film stars Annabelle Wallis, Jake Abel, George Young, Maddie Hasson, Michole Briana White and Jacqueline McKenzie.
Malignant entered production on September 25, 2019, and is scheduled to be released on August 14, 2020, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Cast
Production
Development
In June 2014, 20th Century Fox acquired the rights to Wan's graphic novel Malignant Man. According to reports, Wan was to develop the concept with a view to directing and producing the film. At the time of the announcement, comic book label BOOM! Studios was slated for a production role alongside co-producers Stephen Christy, Ross Richie and Adam Yoelin.[1][2] In June 2016, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Brad Peyton would direct the film.[3]
By August 2017, Rebecca Thomas was attached to direct instead of Peyton, and the title of the project was confirmed to be Malignant.[4] In July 2019, it was announced that James Wan would direct the film at New Line Cinema from a screenplay he wrote alongside Ingrid Bisu and serve as a producer alongside Michael Clear under his Atomic Monster banner.[5]
Casting
In August 2019, Annabelle Wallis, George Young and Jake Abel were cast in the film.[6][7][8] In September 2019, Maddie Hasson, Michole Briana White and Jacqueline McKenzie joined the cast of the film.[9][10]
Filming
Principal photography began on September 25, 2019.[11][12]
Release
Malignant is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 14, 2020 by Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema.[13]
References
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (17 June 2014). "Fox Acquires Malignant Man; Fast 7's James Wan Eyeing To Direct". Deadline. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ^ Anderton, Ethan (17 June 2014). "Fox Picks Up Graphic Novel Malignant Man for James Wan to Direct". FirstShowing.Net. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ Kit, Borys (June 13, 2016). "San Andreas Director Teams With James Wan for Malignant Man (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Kit, Borys (August 7, 2017). "Stranger Things Director to Helm Sci-Fi Thriller Malignant at Fox (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 31, 2019). "James Wan Directing Untitled Horror Project Before Aquaman 2, New Line Will Distribute". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 21, 2019). "James Wan's New Horror Film Casts Loudest Voice Star Annabelle Wallis (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 23, 2019). "James Wan Finds Male Lead for His Next Horror Movie (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 26, 2019). "Jake Abel Joins James Wan's Untitled Atomic Monster Production". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 5, 2019). "James Wan's Untitled Atomic Monster Feature Adds Maddie Hasson". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 23, 2019). "Michole Briana White & Jacqueline McKenzie Board James Wan's Untitled Atomic Monster Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ^ "Silver-Cup". Production List. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ^ Robbins, Jason (September 24, 2019). "James Wan's Next Movie Officially Titled Malignant". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ Pederson, Erik (October 22, 2019). "'Malignant' Release Date Set; James Wan's Horror Thriller Stalks Midsummer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
