Previously, we reported on rumblings that New Line / Warner Bros. were interested in a spin-off of The Conjuring on top of a sequel. Titled Annabelle, the movie would follow the infamous doll we saw in the first film and it's now being reported that the project is officially moving forward.
The Wrap has confirmed that The Conjuring's Director of Photography, John R. Leonetti, is taking on directing duties for this movie. The script was written by Gary Dauberman, will be produced by Peter Safran, and James Wan will be involved as an executive producer.
The first casting news has also come in and it has been revealed that Annabelle Wallis (The Tudors) and Ward Horton (One Life to Live) will take on the lead roles in the movie. At this time it isn't known if this movie is planned as a full theatrical release or a home video release. Production will begin later this month in Los Angeles, so we'll keep Daily Dead readers posted on any news related to this project.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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