Aaron Paul to Star in James McTeigue’s Psychological Thriller THE MIDNIGHT POOL
Aaron Paul is diving deep into psychological territory with The Midnight Pool, a new thriller from V for Vendetta director James McTeigue.
This project marks a return to genre storytelling for McTeigue and gives Paul another complex role to play, this time as a grieving journalist whose pursuit of a big story takes him into a reality-warping rabbit hole.
The film is based on a 2022 Black List script by Jonathan Easley (Red Right Hand), and it follows Johnny Black (Paul), “a jaded journalist whom, after a personal tragedy, is lured into the shadows of an elite, exclusive society, where the pursuit of a career-defining story becomes a descent into illusion, manipulation and altered realities.” Think Eyes Wide Shut meets Jacob’s Ladder.
Paul was immediately hooked and he said in a statement: “The moment Midnight Pool landed on my desk I knew I had to sit down with James. The world created by Jonathan Easley really stayed with me long after I put the script down.
“The idea of James holding the reins to tell this story got me extremely excited to tackle this world with him. We sat down in my backyard and spoke for hours about the love of filmmaking.
“After that meeting it was very clear we both wanted to lean in. I am such a huge admirer of James and I feel truly blessed to be on this journey with him and the rest of the team.”
McTeigue, whose past work spans cult hits and blockbuster franchises, added: “The Midnight Pool felt like the culmination of my career — a gripping psychological drama with mind-bending visuals and action,” he said. “When Aaron Paul agreed to play Johnny Black, I knew we had something truly special.”
Producer Zak Kristofek : “Jason and I couldn’t be more thrilled to bring to life with the extraordinary talents of James McTeigue and Aaron Paul. James’s sharp eye for tension and psychological depth, combined with Aaron’s magnetic intensity, makes this an exceptionally exciting collaboration. This is a film that will keep audiences on edge — and thinking long after the credits roll.”
Source: Variety