Malignant (upcoming film)

Malignant is an upcoming American horror film directed by James Wan from a screenplay by Akela Cooper and J. T. Petty, based on an original story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu.[1] The film stars Annabelle Wallis, Jake Abel, George Young, Maddie Hasson, Michole Briana White, Jacqueline McKenzie and Mckenna Grace.

Malignant
Directed byJames Wan
Produced by
  • James Wan
  • Michael Clear
Screenplay by
  • Akela Cooper
  • J.T. Petty
Story by
Starring
Music byJoseph Bishara
CinematographyMichael Burgess
Edited byKirk M. Morri
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Malignant was originally scheduled to be released in the United States on August 14, 2020, by Warner Bros. Pictures, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was removed from the release schedule in March 2020.

Cast

Production

Development

In July 2019, it was announced that James Wan would direct the film at New Line Cinema from a screenplay by Akela Cooper and J.T. Petty, based on an original story he wrote alongside Ingrid Bisu and serve as a producer alongside Michael Clear under his Atomic Monster banner.[2]

On October 24, 2019, Wan clarified that the film is not based on his graphic novel Malignant Man, stating, "It's definitely not a superhero film. Malignant is an original thriller not based off any existing IP."[3]

Casting

In August 2019, Annabelle Wallis, George Young and Jake Abel were cast in the film.[4][5][6] In September 2019, Maddie Hasson, Michole Briana White and Jacqueline McKenzie joined the cast of the film.[7][8] Mckenna Grace was added to the cast in March 2020.[9]

Filming

Production began on September 24, 2019,[10][11] and concluded on December 8, 2019.[12]

Release

Malignant was originally scheduled to be released in the United States on August 14, 2020, by Warner Bros. Pictures,[13] but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was removed from the release schedule in March 2020.[14]

References
  1. "James Wan's Original Horror/Thriller "Malignant" Wraps Production". Business Wire. December 16, 2019.
  2. D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 31, 2019). "James Wan Directing Untitled Horror Project Before Aquaman 2, New Line Will Distribute". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  3. Wan, James. "Umm, just a little clarification". Facebook. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  4. Kroll, Justin (August 21, 2019). "James Wan's New Horror Film Casts Loudest Voice Star Annabelle Wallis (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  5. Kroll, Justin (August 23, 2019). "James Wan Finds Male Lead for His Next Horror Movie (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 26, 2019). "Jake Abel Joins James Wan's Untitled Atomic Monster Production". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 5, 2019). "James Wan's Untitled Atomic Monster Feature Adds Maddie Hasson". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  8. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 23, 2019). "Michole Briana White & Jacqueline McKenzie Board James Wan's Untitled Atomic Monster Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  9. ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ Actress Mckenna Grace Reteams With James Wan For ‘Malignant’
  10. "Silver-Cup". Production List. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  11. Robbins, Jason (September 24, 2019). "James Wan's Next Movie Officially Titled Malignant". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  12. ""So we wrapped principal photography on MALIGNANT over the weekend. Big THANK YOU to an amazing cast and crew!! You all worked hard and..."". Instagram. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  13. Pederson, Erik (October 22, 2019). "Malignant Release Date Set; James Wan's Horror Thriller Stalks Midsummer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  14. Galuppo, Mia (March 24, 2020). "Warner Bros. Delays Release of 'In the Heights,' 'Scoob!' Due to Coronavirus". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
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