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Blumhouse Has Found Their ‘Firestarter’

Blumhouse has found their Firestarter. Ryan Kiera Armstrong will star in the new adaptation of Stephen King’s tale of the same name, from Universal Pictures, Blumhouse, and Weed Road Pictures. Armstrong (“American Horror Story”, The Tomorrow War, It: Chapter II) will star as Charlie, the young 11-year-old lead of the film who has the power of pyrokinesis. Armstrong will star alongside Zac Efron (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, The Greatest Showman) and Michael Greyeyes (Wild Indian, Rutherford Falls, True Detective) who were previously announced. Keith Thomas, who brought us the fantastic horror film The Vigil earlier this year, directs from the script adapted by Scott Teems (Halloween Kills). The tale centers on a young girl (Armstrong) who develops pyrokinetic abilities and is abducted by a secret government agency that wants to harness her powerful gift as a weapon. Jason Blum and Academy Award® winner Akiva Goldsman will produce. Martha De Laurentiis, who was an associate producer on the 1984

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 3, 2021

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Zac Efron Set To Star In The New ‘Firestarter’ Adaptation

Zac Efron (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, The Greatest Showman) has signed on to star in Firestarter, the upcoming film adaptation of Stephen King’s classic sci-fi thriller, from Universal Pictures, Blumhouse, and Weed Road Productions. The film centers on a young girl who develops pyrokinetic abilities and is abducted by a secret government agency that wants to harness her powerful gift as a weapon. Keith Thomas (The Vigil) will direct the film that is being adapted by Halloween Kills writer Scott Teems who will also executive produce. Jason Blum and Academy Award® winner Akiva Goldsman will produce. Firestarter reunites Goldsman and Blum who have previously collaborated on the Paranormal Activity franchise. Martha De Laurentiis, who was an associate producer on the 1984 adaptation of Firestarter starring a young Drew Barrymore, will executive produce. Efron, who currently is the host as well as a producer for Netflix’s docu-series “Down to Earth,” is represented by CAA, Alchemy Entertainment, Viewpoint, and Felker,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 30, 2020

MoviesNews

New ‘Firestarter’ Adaptation Catches ‘Vigil’ Director And ‘Halloween Kills’ Writer

A few years ago Jason Blum announced that Blumhouse was teaming up with Akiva Goldsman to develop a new adaptation of Stephen King’s Firestarter. While the film spent years in limbo, it has now sprung to life. Akiva is reportedly now writing the script along with Halloween Kills‘ Scott Teems. But that’s not all, Collider is reporting that Keith Thomas (The Vigil) has now signed on to direct. While this is not the first adaptation, we got the first in 1984, a new updated version might be nice. The original, directed by Mark L. Lester, starred Drew Barrymore as a kid with pyrokinetic abilities on the run with her telekinetic father. There is no word yet on who will star in the new film.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 17, 2019

MoviesNews

Blumhouse Reportedly Finds A Writer For The ‘Halloween’ Sequel

After the success of David Gordan Green’s 2018 smash hit Halloween, it’s no surprise that is a sequel is already in the works. In fact, it seems Blumhouse has already found the sequels’ writer. Collider reports that Scott Teems is currently in talks to write the script. This isn’t the first time Teems has worked with Blumhouse, he also penned the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s Firestarter. As for the 2018 film’s cast, the site notes that Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, and Andi Matichak are likely to return. It’s unknown at this time if David Gordan Green will be involved. Blumhouse could put a rush on the sequel aiming to release it this October, but odds are it won’t be out until next year.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 7, 2019

MoviesNews

Fatih Akin To Direct Remake Of Stephen King’s ‘Firestarter’

The upcoming remake of Stephen King’s Firestarter, from Universal and Blumhouse, has found its director, Fatih Akin (In the Fade). Scott Teems (Narcos) will be adapting the script based on King’s 1980 novel about a young girl with pyrokinesis (the ability to set fire with only the mind). Jason Blum of Blumhouse will produce alongside Akiva Goldsman. Variety reports Martha de Laurentiis will executive produce. VP of production Sara Scott will oversee production for Universal. Check out the trailer for the original 1984 film starring Drew Barrymore and directed by Mark L. Lester.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 30, 2018

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