'Orphan 3' Update: Isabelle Fuhrman Teases Fantastic Script At Spookala 2025
The chilling Orphan franchise is gearing up for its third installment, with star Isabelle Fuhrman offering an exciting update on Orphan 3 at the Spookala Florida Horror Convention in April 2025. Greenlit by Lionsgate in November 2024, the threequel sees Fuhrman reprising her iconic role as Esther, the murderous con artist posing as a child, under the direction of William Brent Bell and writer David Coggeshall. Fuhrman's enthusiasm for the script and fan support signals a promising chapter for this cult horror series. Here's everything we know about Orphan 3 , drawing from Fuhrman's ScreenRant interview and recent reports. Isabelle Fuhrman's Spookala Update
At Spookala, Fuhrman shared her excitement for Orphan 3 , speaking to ScreenRant about the project's progress and fan fervor, per ScreenRant. 'It's early stages, but it's definitely rumbling,' she said. 'I just went to my first horror convention… and it was so cool to meet so many fans of Orphan . People dressed up, came from all over to see me… For me, it feels like such a great thing to make another film for the fans, because they seem to really want it. I would love to do it, and the script that I read was fantastic.' Her comments highlight the project's momentum and a script she deems 'fantastic,' echoing her January 2025 remarks to THR about its quality driving her return, per JoBlo. X posts, like @ovicio's 'Está fantástico,' amplify her praise. The Orphan Franchise Legacy
The Orphan series began with Jaume Collet-Serra's 2009 cult hit, where Fuhrman, then 10, played Esther, revealed as Leena Klammer, a 33-year-old killer with a hormonal disorder. Grossing $78.8 million on a $20 million budget, per Variety, it earned a 59% Rotten Tomatoes score but became a fan favorite. The 2022 prequel, Orphan: First Kill , saw Fuhrman, aged 25, reprise Esther using camera tricks, earning $45 million despite a day-and-date Paramount+ release, per ScreenRant. The franchise's $125 million global haul and dedicated fanbase, evident at Spookala, fueled Lionsgate's greenlight for Orphan 3 at the 2024 American Film Market, per Deadline. Development Status and Creative Team
Orphan 3 is in early development, with Fuhrman confirming active progress behind the scenes. Lionsgate and Dark Castle Entertainment are producing, with Norman Golightly stating, 'With the past success of the first two movies and another thrilling storyline, we are confident that Orphan 3 will be a must-see movie,' per Variety. Bell, known for The Boy , directs, while Coggeshall, who wrote First Kill , pens the script. Fuhrman's January 2025 update to CBR noted production preparations, suggesting a 2026 release if filming begins soon, per ScreenRant. X user @CriticalOverlo3 hyped Fuhrman's return, expecting 'another twisty ride.'. Script and Story Possibilities
Fuhrman's praise for the 'fantastic' script, shared at Spookala, builds on her earlier comments to THR about its 'great idea,' per ScreenRant. At Spookala, she teased an 'inbetweenquel,' blending prequel and sequel elements, possibly set between First Kill 's early 2000s and the 2009 original, per Bloody Disgusting. Bell told THR the 'franchise's rulebook has been opened,' hinting at bold twists, per JoBlo. The 2009 film's alternate ending, where Esther survives, and First Kill 's 30-year timeline gap offer room for new schemes, perhaps involving fresh victims or a maternal foe, a recurring theme. Challenges and Expectations
Fuhrman's casting at 28 requires continued use of body doubles and forced perspective, as in First Kill , to portray a child, a challenge Bell embraced, per News18. The franchise's mixed critical reception—59% and 53% on Rotten Tomatoes—contrasts with its commercial success, per MovieWeb. Fans on X, like @MisterMovieIT, expect 'wilder and crazier' twists, but topping the shocking reveals of the first two films is daunting. Bell's vision for an expansive lore, per ScreenRant, could deepen Esther's psyche, making Orphan 3 a standout. What's Next for Orphan 3
With Fuhrman's Spookala update confirming a 'fantastic' script and early-stage progress, Orphan 3 is poised to enter production soon, potentially targeting a 2026 release, per GeekVibesNation. Plot details remain under wraps, but the 'inbetweenquel' concept and Bell's open rulebook suggest a daring narrative. Dark Castle's confidence, per Golightly's statement, and Fuhrman's fan-driven enthusiasm at Spookala bode well. As Esther's twisted saga continues, Orphan 3 could solidify her as a horror icon, thrilling fans who dressed as her at Spookala.
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