M3GAN
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| File:M3GAN Teaser Poster.jpg Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | Gerard Johnstone |
| Screenplay by | Akela Cooper |
| Story by | Akela Cooper James Wan |
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| Cinematography | Peter McCaffrey Simon Raby |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Megan (stylized as M3GAN or MΞGAN) is an upcoming American science fiction horror film directed by Gerard Johnstone from a screenplay by Akela Cooper and a story by Cooper and James Wan. It stars Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, Ronny Chieng, and Brian Jordan Alvarez.[1][2][3] It is produced by Jason Blum and James Wan under their Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster Productions banners, respectively, alongside Divide/Conquer.
Megan is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States by Universal Pictures on January 13, 2023.[4]
Premise
The story follows Gemma (Allison Williams), a brilliant roboticist at a toy company who uses artificial intelligence to develop the Model 3 Generative Android (M3GAN), a life-like doll programmed to be a child's greatest companion and a parent's greatest ally. After unexpectedly gaining custody of her orphaned niece Katie, Gemma enlists the help of the M3GAN prototype – a decision that has horrific consequences.
Cast
- Amie Donald as M3GAN
- Allison Williams as Gemma
- Violet McGraw as Katie
- Jenna Davis as voice of M3GAN
- Ronny Chieng
- Brian Jordan Alvarez as Cole
- Jen Van Epps as Tess
- Stephane Garneau-Monten as Kurt
- Arlo Green as Ryan
- Michael Saccente as Greg
Production
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Filming
Principal photography began on July 5, 2021.[5]
Marketing
The first standee for the film was unveiled at the 2022 CinemaCon, before being released online.[6] The trailer for the film was released on Universal Pictures' YouTube channel on October 11, 2022.[7]
Release
Theatrical
Megan is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States by Universal on January 13, 2023.[8]
References
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 9, 2021). "Violet McGraw Joins Allison Williams In M3GAN From Blumhouse & Atomic Monster". Deadline. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ^ "Allison Williams, Blumhouse Team for Tech Thriller 'M3GAN'". The Hollywood Reporter. October 7, 2020.
- ^ "Allison Williams to Star and Exec Produce Blumhouse Horror Film 'M3GAN' for Universal". October 7, 2020.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (January 19, 2022). "Allison Williams Thriller M3GAN Sets January 2023 Release in Theaters". The Hollywood Reporter. PMRC.
- ^ "M3gan - Production List | Film & Television Industry Alliance". productionlist.com. June 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ^ Paur, Joey (April 25, 2022). "Posters Revealed For 'John Wick 4', The Expendables 4, Idris Elba's Beast, and James Wan's M3GAN". GeekTyrant. Archived from the original on April 28, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ McArdle, Tommy (October 11, 2022). "Allison Williams Deals with a Murderous Robot Doll in Wild First Trailer for Horror Movie 'M3GAN'". People. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (January 19, 2022). "Allison Williams Thriller M3GAN Sets January 2023 Release in Theaters". The Hollywood Reporter. PMRC.
External links
- 2023 films
- 2023 horror films
- 2023 science fiction films
- 2020s American films
- 2020s English-language films
- 2020s science fiction horror films
- 2020s slasher films
- American horror thriller films
- American robot films
- American science fiction horror films
- American slasher films
- Blumhouse Productions films
- Films about dolls
- Films produced by James Wan
- Films produced by Jason Blum
- Films shot in Los Angeles
- Universal Pictures films