Longlegs
Longlegs is an upcoming American horror thriller film written and directed by Oz Perkins. It stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, Alicia Witt and Blair Underwood.
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Directed by | Oz Perkins |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Premise
Lee Harker, a talented new FBI agent, has been assigned to an unsolved case of a serial killer. As the investigation becomes more complicated and occult evidence is uncovered, Harker realizes a personal link to the ruthless killer and must act quickly to prevent another family murder.[1]
Cast
- Nicolas Cage[2]
- Maika Monroe as Lee Harker[2]
- Alicia Witt[2]
- Blair Underwood[2]
Production
In November 2022, it was reported that Oz Perkins would direct the film from a screenplay he wrote.[3] Nicolas Cage signed on to co-produce and star in the horror thriller film, where he plays an "elusive serial killer".[1] In February 2023, Maika Monroe was added to the cast as FBI agent, Lee Harker.[1] The following month, Alicia Witt and Blair Underwood joined in undisclosed roles.[2]
Principal photography commenced in Vancouver, British Columbia on January 16, 2023 and wrapped in late February 2023.[4]
Release
In February 2023, Neon was in talks to acquire the film's North American rights at the European Film Market.[5]
References
- Ravindran, Manori (February 6, 2023). "Nicolas Cage Horror 'Longlegs' Casts 'It Follows' Star Maika Monroe, Black Bear International to Launch Sales at EFM (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- Grobar, Matt (March 6, 2023). "Alicia Witt & Blair Underwood Join Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe In Longlegs Horror-Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- Wiseman, Andreas (November 11, 2022). "Nicolas Cage To Star In Horror-Thriller 'Longlegs' For C2, Automatik & Cage's Saturn Films; 'Sinister', 'La La Land' Producers & 'Joker' Exec Among Team". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 15, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- "In Production - Creative BC". Creative BC Film Commission. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- Wiseman, Andreas (February 19, 2023). "Neon In Pole Position For Nicolas Cage Horror-Thriller 'Longlegs' Marking First Sizeable Domestic Deal Of EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 20, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.