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Founder of James Wan saw and spiritualism horror franchise, is developing a new version of the classic Universal monster property and is in early talks to direct the feature project.
The move comes as Wan and his collaborators approached Universal Pictures with a remake of the 1954 monster classic. A writer will now be hired to work with Wan on the script.
This is Wan’s first project as a director following the merger of his company’s production banner Atomic Monster with Blumhouse. Wan has been underwater in DC superhero movies over the past few years Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom And is always looking to get back to his horror roots in some way.
Wan will serve as producer biologywhile Atomic Monster’s Michael Cryer and Judson Scott serve as executive producers.
Produced in the gimmicky and popular 3D format, this black-and-white film tells the story of a prehistoric water-breathing humanoid monster and a group of scientists who want to study it. Universal Pictures’ last great monster movie is a captivating blend of horror, tragedy, and romance that introduces audiences to the unique Gil-Man, aka “The Monster,” who is the last of his kind.
Science fiction classics directed by Jack Arnold include Incredible shrinking mandirected a film starring Julia Adams as the woman who catches the monster’s attention.
Hollywood tried to save biology John Landis has attempted to produce iterations since the 1980s, while John Carpenter and even Ivan Reitman developed versions in the 90s. Gary Ross took over the film in the 2000s, intent on following in his father’s footsteps — the script was co-written by Arthur A. Ross and Breck Eisner) as well.
Most recently, the character was set to be part of Universal’s 2010s Dark Universe monster movies, with Will Beall serving as screenwriter. The Dark Universe project eventually fell apart as the studio focused on a more filmmaker-centric approach.
Wan’s rendition has been described as a down-to-earth, modernized retelling that will lean into visceral horror while still respecting the original.
Jay Polidoro, executive vice president of production and development, will oversee the project for Universal Pictures.
Atomic Monster teams up with Blumhouse for thriller night swimming Earlier this year, a sequel to the horror film was in development M3GANwill be launched in 2025 and will have spin-off series, Soul 8TEexpected to be launched in 2026.
Wan is repped by CAA, Stacey Testro International and Myman Greenspan Fox.
