Orphan: First Kill
| Orphan: First Kill | |
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| Directed by | William Brent Bell |
| Written by | David Coggeshall |
| Based on | Characters created by Alex Mace |
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| Cinematography | Karim Hussain |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Orphan: First Kill is an upcoming American horror film, directed by William Brent Bell, from a screenplay by David Coggeshall. It is a prequel to the 2009 film Orphan. David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick serves as executive producer. Isabelle Fuhrman reprises her role as Esther, with Julia Stiles also starring.
Plot
Leena Klammer escapes from an Estonian psychiatric facility and travels to the United States by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Posing under the name “Esther”, she comes into conflict with the family's matriarch.
Cast
- Isabelle Fuhrman as Leena Klammer / Esther
- Morgan Giraudet as James Klammer
- Rossif Sutherland
- Matthew Finlan as Gunnar
- Hiro Kanagawa as Donnan
- Julia Stiles
Production
In February 2020, it was announced William Brent Bell would direct the film, titled Esther, from a screenplay by David Coggeshall, with David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick serving as an executive producer.[1] In November 2020, the film's new title was announced as Orphan: First Kill,[2] with Isabelle Fuhrman reprising her role as Esther, and Julia Stiles and Rossif Sutherland joining the cast.[3][4] Filmmakers said they used a combination of makeup and forced perspective shots to allow Fuhrman to again portray Esther.[2] Two child actors also served as body doubles for Fuhrman.[5]
Principal photography began in Winnipeg in November 2020[3] and wrapped on December 11.[6]
In February 2021, Dark Castle Entertainment announced that the French actor Morgan Giraudet had joined the cast of the film.
References
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 20, 2020). "'Brahms: The Boy II's William Brent Bell To Direct 'Orphan' Prequel 'Esther' For eOne – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ a b Squires, John (November 2, 2020). "'Orphan: First Kill': Isabelle Fuhrman Will Return as Esther in 'Orphan' Prequel Film!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 2, 2020). "'Orphan: First Kill': Julia Stiles Boarding, Isabelle Fuhrman Returning To eOne Horror Prequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (November 6, 2020). "Rossif Sutherland Joins eOne & Dark Castle's Horror Prequel 'Orphan: First Kill'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ "Kennedy Irwin and Isabelle Fuhrman share a picture together". @estherthemovie on Instagram. December 15, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ Stiles, Julia (December 11, 2020). "Julia Stiles announces the wrapping of Esther/Orphan: First Kill". Julia Stiles. Retrieved January 12, 2021.