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Hollywood can finally stop obsessing mania Next film directed by Carrie Parker.
Universal Film Group, along with Blumhouse Atomic Monster, has acquired Parker’s first follow-up since the film’s release. maniathe leading film of the year.
At the conclusion of what is being described as a rich eight-figure deal, Parker will write, produce and direct his third film for Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal.
The deal keeps Parker in the Universal family mania Released by Universal Label Features. The focus is also behind his second film which has already been shot, Anything but ghostsWhich he wrote, directed and starred in.
Blumhouse Atomic Monster has been in those movies, and he’s on board mania Having bowed at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, and as a production entity Everything but the ghosts. He returns in a similar capacity for this film.
Also in production are Roy Lee and Stephen Schneider’s Spooky Pictures and Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath’s Divide/Conquer, the mantra behind horror films like Black phone and Heart eyes.
All details of the new project are being kept secret, but it is described as Parker’s original horror idea. The project was purchased from a pitch that Parker presented to higher-ups at Universal.
“Cary Parker has an extraordinary ability to tap into the cultural zeitgeist, pairing an innate instinct for what resonates with audiences with extraordinary filmmaking prowess,” Donna Langley, chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment, said in a statement. Hollywood Reporter. “Parker’s talent redefines what is possible, and we are thrilled to continue our partnership with him.”
Parker’s new feature will be distributed worldwide by Universal Film Group.
Since its release on May 15, mania It has become a pop culture phenomenon and sparked conversations on topics ranging from filmmaking to gender relations. It’s the rare film to have four consecutive weekends greater than its opening ($17.2 million) and become Focus Features’ highest-grossing release of all time. It’s still going strong, and is on track to surpass $300 million worldwide this weekend. The film, which has generated buzz among critics and audiences, is already generating Oscar buzz. The film was produced independently for just $750,000, with Focus purchasing it from TIFF.
“This film is something I’ve been excited about making for a while, and I’m thrilled to be teaming up again with Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal Film Group for it,” Parker stated regarding the new project. “They have built the kind of home for bold, original storytelling that every filmmaker dreams of, and I can’t imagine better collaborators for this film.”
In a joint statement, Blumhouse Atomic Monster partners James Wan and Jason Blum said: “With maniaCarrey has done what only a few filmmakers have succeeded in a generation: he made something completely original that connects with a mass audience, and that connection is what we care about most. The best filmmakers can work anywhere, and we’re proud to have a growing roster with Carey. Putting this project in front of the fans that his work speaks to is the main reason we do it.
Parker is repped by UTA, Underground and Yorn Levine.
