Firestarter (upcoming film)

Firestarter is an upcoming American science fiction horror film directed by Keith Thomas, based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. It is a reboot of the 1984 film adaptation.

Firestarter
Directed byKeith Thomas
Screenplay byScott Teems
Based onFirestarter
by Stephen King
Produced by
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Production
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Distributed byUniversal Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

A young man must protect his daughter after she develops pyrokinesis and is hunted by a secret government agency known as The Shop that intends to capture and control her.

Cast

Production

On April 27, 2017, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions announced a reboot of Firestarter, with Akiva Goldsman set to direct and produce alongside Jason Blum.[1] On June 28, 2018, Fatih Akin replaced Goldsman as director, with Scott Teems set to write the script.[2] On December 16, 2019, Keith Thomas replaced Akin as director.[3]

In September 2020, Zac Efron was cast in the lead role of the film.[4] In February 2021, Michael Greyeyes joined the cast.[5] In June 2021, Ryan Kiera Armstrong was cast in the lead role of Charlie McGee, with Gloria Reuben joining in an undisclosed role, and Sydney Lemmon joining as Charlie's mother.[6][7][8]

Principal photography began on May 25, 2021, in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario,[9][10] and wrapped on July 16.[11]

References
  1. D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 27, 2017). "'Firestarter': Stephen King Classic Reignites With Universal, Blumhouse & Akiva Goldsman morning Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  2. Kroll, Justin (June 28, 2018). "'In the Fade' Director to Take on Stephen King's 'Firestarter' for Universal, Blumhouse (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  3. Kroll, Justin (December 16, 2019). "'Firestarter' Reboot Taps 'Vigil' Filmmaker to Direct". Variety. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 29, 2017). "Zac Efron Joins Universal-Blumhouse's 'Firestarter' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  5. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 10, 2021). "Michael Greyeyes Joins Blumhouse's Stephen King Pic 'Firestarter'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 2, 2021). "'Firestarter': Blumhouse Reboot Of Stephen King Classic Finds Its Charlie In Ryan Kiera Armstrong – First Look". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 4, 2021). "Gloria Reuben Joins Blumhouse's 'Firestarter' & Showtime Anthology Series 'The First Lady". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  8. D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 28, 2021). "'Firestarter': Blumhouse Reboot Of Stephen King Classic Adds Sydney Lemmon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  9. "Firestarter - Production Listing". Productionlist.com. March 15, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
  10. Eisenberg, Eric (May 25, 2021). "Zac Efron's Firestarter Has Begun Filming, And They Celebrated With Wild, Fiery Video". CinemaBlend. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  11. Lund, Anthony (July 19, 2021). "Firestarter Remake Wraps Filming, Zac Efron Shares One Final Set Photo". MovieWeb. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
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