Josh Brolin (“Dune,” “Avengers: Endgame”) is reportedly in negotiations to star in “Barbarian” filmmaker Zach Cregger’s subsequent horror thriller characteristic “Weapons” at New Line.
He replaces “The Final of Us” and “The Mandalorian” star Pedro Pascal who was forged within the mission again in Might however has needed to bow out resulting from scheduling conflicts involving his roles within the second season of “The Final of Us” and Marvel’s “Implausible 4” amongst others.
Pascal signed for the mission when taking pictures was slated for the Fall final 12 months, however the strikes induced the film to push its begin of manufacturing into this 12 months.
Cregger penned and is directing the movie. While plot specifics are beneath wraps, it’s known as an “interrelated, multi-story horror epic” with a tone akin to Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1999 ensemble characteristic “Magnolia”.
The movie was the topic of a serious bidding struggle final 12 months as Hollywood studios and streamers fought for the possibility to work with Cregger. The mission will mark Brolin’s first true horror movie.
Cregger may also produce alongside his “Barbarian” producers Roy Lee, J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules. Miri Yoon additionally produces.
Supply: THR