ROOM and BEFORE I WAKE Actor Jacob Tremblay to Co-Star in THE PREDATOR

With production expected to begin this February in Vancouver, the cast of Shane Black's The Predator is coming together with some truly talented performers. The latest addition to the cast is certainly no exception, as it's been revealed that Jacob Tremblay, perhaps best known for his stunning turn opposite Brie Larson in Room, has joined the sci-fi film's ranks.

The news of Tremblay's casting comes from THR, who reveals that the actor is set to portray the bullied, autistic son of Boyd Holbrook's ex-Marine character. Tremblay's role will also play a pivotal part in his dad's fight against the Predators thanks to his quick learning of and expert grasp on languages.

In addition to Tremblay and Holbrook, The Predator cast also includes Keegan-Michael Key, Trevante Rhodes, Sterling K. Brown, and Olivia Munn, with Thomas Jane in discussions to also appear in the film.

The Predator is scheduled for a February 9th, 2018 theatrical release from 20th Century Fox. Shane Black (who co-starred as the wisecracking Rick Hawkins in the original Predator) will direct The Predator from a screenplay he co-wrote with Fred Dekker (who helmed Night of the Creeps and The Monster Squad—the latter being a film he also co-wrote with Black).

The Predator is expected to reboot the franchise while also serving as somewhat of a sequel, with multiple Predators expected to appear in a "more domestic setting" (according to THR) than 1987's jungle-set Predator, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger as Dutch (it's not known whether or not Schwarzenegger will reprise that role in the new movie).

Tremblay is no stranger to horror films. In addition to his role in the harrowing room, he's also acted in Mike Flanagan's Before I Wake and 2016's Shut In. Are you excited to see him attempt to learn the language of the Yautja? Stay tuned to Daily Dead for more updates.