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Hugh Grant is in talks to star in Heretic, an A24 horror film from the writing/directing duo of Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
65, the “Adam Driver vs. dinosaurs” movie from the writing and directing duo of Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, didn’t have great success at the box office, but Beck and Woods aren’t letting that disappointment slow them down. They’re about to go into production on a new horror project called Heretic, which is set up at A24 – and The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Hugh Grant is in talks to star in the film!
Beck and Woods have written the script for the film. The story is vague, but it involves two missions who try to convert a dangerous person. Grant has not yet been announced as the actor who will play the dangerous man in this scenario. However, it would be cool to see Grant take on that role. He has previously said that he finds villain roles to be “more fun” to play.
A24 is aiming to get Heretic into production next month. The writers’ strike doesn’t seem to be affecting this project. However, SAG-AFTRA members voted for their own strike a few days ago. SAG-AFTRA’s TV and theatrical contracts expire on June 30th, so if they do end up striking, there’s no way Heretic is going to be able to start filming in July. Here’s hoping they’ll be able to get satisfactory new contracts in place before the deadline.
In addition to 65, Beck and Woods’ previous credits include A Quiet Place (they wrote the original screenplay), Haunt (writers/directors), Nightlight (writers/directors), Spread (writers/directors), and an episode of 50 States of Fright (writers/directors). The Stephen King adaptation The Boogeyman that Beck and Woods received writing credits for (alongside Mark Heyman), is currently playing in theaters. What do you think of them teaming up with A24 and Hugh Grant for
Heretic? Share your thoughts on this one by leaving a comment below.The fact that Beck and Woods are making
Heretic was already enough to get me interested in the project, and hearing that Grant is in talks to star has boosted my interest even higher.
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