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SDCC ’09: Peter Jackson Debunks Nazi-Zombie Project
Last night we attended a special event for various press to have an intimate evening with Peter Jackson, who was there to promote District 9. Bloody-Disgusting (in a room full of press) asked what the deal was with the Nazi-zombie movie that was rumored on the web a few months ago. Before I could even finish he said it was not true, the group of pressed moaned in disappointment, and then he quickly changed the subject. So much for that long-planned return to zombie land we’ve heard so much about. Maybe his love for doing these small short indie features will progress into producing or directing a new horror film in the future?
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‘Drop’ – Violett Beane Joins the Cast of Christopher Landon’s New Thriller
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”