19-05-2025
Brie Larson Set to Star in J.J. Abrams-Produced 'Wild Ride' Creature Horror FAIL-SAFE — GeekTyrant
Brie Larson ( Captain Marvel ) has officially signed on to star in Fail-Safe , a new creature horror film with J.J. Abrams producing and filmmaker JT Mollner ( Strange Darling ) set to direct.
Strange Darling was a great freakin' film, so I'm excited to see what Mollner ends up doing with this project.
Fail-Safe is described as 'a modern take on the creature horror film told from the perspective of a young boy who slowly begins to discover that his beloved parents are hiding a disturbing secret about his mother's true nature.'
Larson takes on the role of the mother, and according to producer Drew Simon is excited that she's on board. He said:
'I'm beyond excited to see Brie take on this role – it's frightening, emotionally charged, and so different from anything she's done before. The depth and intensity this character demands is immense, and I know Brie's going to bring something unforgettable to the screen.'
The script was written by Brian Duffield, who knows his way around high-concept horror, and his recent film No One Will Save You had everyone talking, and he's currently directing Whalefall for 20th Century and Imagine.
Abrams said in a statement: 'With Fail-Safe , Brian Duffield has written an absolute powerhouse of a script. It's a horror film that is as sweet and moving as it is terrifying.
'To have JT Mollner in the director's chair — his Strange Darling blew me away — is a dream come true. Finally, having the limitlessly talented Brie Larson as our star sets up Fail-Safe to be that rare horror film that makes you laugh, feel, and care, before taking you on an absolutely wild ride.'
Fail-Safe is based on a short story by Philip Fracassi, known for his eerie, emotionally rich horror fiction. This is going to be a fun project for Larson to be a part of and I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
Fail-Safe may end up to be a great genre project.
Source: Deadline
