The First Omen
The First Omen is an upcoming American horror film directed by Arkasha Stevenson, and written by Stevenson and Tim Smith. It serves as a prequel to The Omen (1976).
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Directed by | Arkasha Stevenson |
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Starring | Nell Tiger Free |
Production company | Phantom Four |
Distributed by | 20th Century Studios |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Cast
- Nell Tiger Free[1]
- Bill Nighy[2]
- Ralph Ineson — Father Brennan[3]
Production
In April 2016, a prequel to The Omen was announced to be in the works, with Ben Jacoby writing the script and Antonio Campos in talks to direct.[4] In May 2022, 20th Century Studios began developing it, with Arkasha Stevenson making her feature directorial debut. David S. Goyer, Keith Levine and Gracie Wheelan are set to produce under the Phantom Four label, with Tim Smith also serving as an executive producer.[5]
In late August 2022, Nell Tiger Free joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed role.[1] On January 11, 2023, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Free said that filming was completed, and expected a 2023 release window.[6][7]
References
- Kroll, Justin (August 31, 2022). "'Servant' Star Nell Tiger Free To Star In 'Omen' Prequel 'First Omen' For 20th Century". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
- "Bill Nighy". Independent Talent. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- "Gordon and French - Ralph Ineson Profile". gordonandfrench.co.uk. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- Kit, Borys (April 28, 2016). "'The Omen' Movie Prequel in the Works (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 10, 2022). "'The Omen' Prequel 'The First Omen' Sets Arkasha Stevenson As Director For 20th Century Studios Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
- Hamman, Cody (January 12, 2023). "First Omen: The Omen prequel has been filmed, might get a 2023 release". joblo. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
- Davids, Brian (January 11, 2023). "'Servant' Star Nell Tiger Free Talks M. Night Shyamalan's "Mystical Hold" and Her 'The Omen' Prequel". The Hollywood Reproter. Retrieved March 9, 2023.