A24‘s forthcoming horror feature The Backrooms is adding to its cast.
Mark Duplass (The Morning Show), Finn Bennett (True Detective), Lukita Maxwell (Shrinking) and Avan Jogia (56 Days) are joining The Backrooms, with the movie starting production this week in Canada. Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve were previously announced as the stars of the project from 20-year-old director Kane Parsons, who will become the youngest filmmaker in A24’s history.
A24 and The North Road Company’s Chernin Entertainment are co-financing the movie and serve as co-studios for the film that counts 21 Laps Entertainment and Atomic Monster as producers.
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Parsons is making his feature directorial debut with the film that has a script from Will Soodik. Plot details have not been revealed for The Backrooms, which is inspired by Parsons’ viral YouTube horror series that has amassed more than 190 million views. A release date has not been announced.
Producers for the movie include Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and Dan Levine for 21 Laps Entertainment, in addition to Chris Ferguson for Oddfellows Pictures and Roberto Patino. James Wan and Michael Clear produce for Atomic Monster, with Judson Scott executive producing and Alayna Glasthal overseeing for the company. Chris White brought the project to Atomic Monster and serves as executive producer. Wittney Horton is in charge of casting.
Duplass is represented by CAA. Bennett is repped by Sequel Management UK and CAA. Maxwell is represented by CAA, Myman Greenspan and Trademark Talent. Jogia is repped by CAA, Berwick & Kovacik, The Characters Talent Agency and Jackoway Austen.