Wolfman (2024)

[Alex...]

Title: Wolfman

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

Director: Leigh Whannell

Cast: Christopher Abbott

Release: 2024

Plot: A man becomes afflicted by an ancient curse after he is bitten by a werewolf.

 

[Robert Saccone]

Universal?

 

[Alex...]

‘Wolfman’: Christopher Abbott Replaces Ryan Gosling, Leigh Whannell Confirmed as Director — October 2024 Release Set — World of Reel

Ryan Gosling has dropped out and been replaced by Christopher Abbott. Additionally, an Oct. 25, 2024 release date has been set for the creature feature

www.worldofreel.com

 

[Alex...]

Universal?

Yes.

 

[Malcolm R]

Yes, this would seem to be a follow-up to the Leigh Whannell/Blumhouse remake of Universal's Invisible Man from 2020. I'd thought they were doing a different film, but this seems to be the one moving forward for now.

 

[TravisR]

Nothing against Gosling, who is a good actor, but I'm glad to see a lesser known (and good) actor like Abbott doing this.

 

[Adam Lenhardt]

Yes, this would seem to be a follow-up to the Leigh Whannell/Blumhouse remake of Universal's Invisible Man from 2020. I'd thought they were doing a different film, but this seems to be the one moving forward for now.

Is the plan to do modern revisionist takes on all of the classic Universal monster movies? Is this and Invisible Man set in a shared universe?

 

[Malcolm R]

Is the plan to do modern revisionist takes on all of the classic Universal monster movies? Is this and Invisible Man set in a shared universe?

I think they've given up a concept of a shared universe. As far as I've heard, they've decided to work with Blumhouse and Leigh Whanell on a series of stand-alone films based on the Universal monsters after the success of The Invisible Man.

I'd thought they were working on a Dracula film next, and had heard some rumors about an Invisible Woman sequel to the 2020 film, but this is the first I'd heard of them working on a Wolfman story. Not sure if the Renfield and Last Voyage of the Demeter flops changed their minds about Dracula, or if that is still in the works.

 

[Winston T. Boogie]

Not sure if the Renfield and Last Voyage of the Demeter flops changed their minds about Dracula, or if that is still in the works.

Wow, did Demeter flop? I thought that was one of the better vampire pictures that have been made in some time. Renfield was a comedy and just so-so as far as I was concerned.

 

[Malcolm R]

Wow, did Demeter flop? I thought that was one of the better vampire pictures that have been made in some time.

Yep, budget was $45 million and the worldwide gross was only around $22 million.

 

[Winston T. Boogie]

Yep, budget was $45 million and the worldwide gross was only around $22 million.

Wow, that's sad. I think they did a good job with that film.

 

[Alex...]

Julia Garner has joined.

Julia Garner To Star In Blumhouse & Universal’s ‘Wolf Man’

Julia Garner is set to headline Blumhouse and Universal’s Wolf Man from Invisible Man filmmaker Leigh Whannell. Wolf Man will reunite Garner with Christopher Abbott, who was previously announ…

deadline.com

 

[Alex...]

 

[Alex...]

Sam Jaeger has joined

Blumhouse’s ‘Wolf Man’ Adds ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’s Sam Jaeger

The Blumhouse Universal movie 'Wolf Man' has added 'The Handmaid's Tale' actor Sam Jaeger

deadline.com

 

[Malcolm R]

They're still adding cast after filming is already started?

 

[Malcolm R]

Delayed to January 2025

Universal’s ‘Wolf Man’ Delays Release to Early 2025

In a twinned move, the studio has temporarily removed Blumhouse's 'The Woman in the Yard' from the schedule.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Alex...]

Cinemacon Footage Descript

Spoiler

Blumhouse let out a howl at CinemaCon Wednesday, offering its first look at Wolf Man, its reimagining of the classic Universal monsters property.

Wolf Man stars Christopher Abbott as a man whose family is stalked by a dangerous predator. The film recently began production, but an early look revealed that Abbott’s character appears to be that threat.

It features creepy atmospheric shots of the family in the house in the dark. His daughter asks if they are going to die, and he says no. “That’s a lie. Everybody dies eventually,” she says. And sadly for the family, Abbot’s character returns home with a bite on his arm, suggesting he will be transforming into the Wolf Man.

Blumhouse Shows Off Creepy First ‘Wolf Man’ Footage, Trailer for ‘See No Evil’

Universal touted its horror partner at CinemaCon by offering first looks at these upcoming features.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Robert Saccone]

Cinemacon Footage Descript

Spoiler

Blumhouse let out a howl at CinemaCon Wednesday, offering its first look at Wolf Man, its reimagining of the classic Universal monsters property.

Wolf Man stars Christopher Abbott as a man whose family is stalked by a dangerous predator. The film recently began production, but an early look revealed that Abbott’s character appears to be that threat.

It features creepy atmospheric shots of the family in the house in the dark. His daughter asks if they are going to die, and he says no. “That’s a lie. Everybody dies eventually,” she says. And sadly for the family, Abbot’s character returns home with a bite on his arm, suggesting he will be transforming into the Wolf Man.

Blumhouse Shows Off Creepy First ‘Wolf Man’ Footage, Trailer for ‘See No Evil’

Universal touted its horror partner at CinemaCon by offering first looks at these upcoming features.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

I hope it is more impressive than it sounds.