Blumhouse's FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S Movie Casts Matthew Lillard and Josh Hutcherson
Blumhouse is actually making some big movement on its film adaptation of the hit video game Five Nights at Freddy’s. They’ve been working on this film for years, and they’ve finally cast its two main stars! Matthew Lillard (Scream, SLC Punk) and Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games) have joined the project, and I couldn’t be happier with the casting! Lillard especially is one of my all-time favs!
The film is based on the game franchise created by Scott Cawthon, which follows “a night security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the gig won’t be so easy as the animatronic animals that entertain kids during the day play their own sinister games at night.”
The movie will be directed by Emma Tammi (The Wind, Blood Moon), and she previously shared in a statement: “Stepping into the rich, terrifying world of Freddy’s alongside Scott Cawthon, Blumhouse and Jim Henson’s Creature Shop is beyond thrilling. I cannot wait for audiences to immerse themselves in the wild and wonderful playground we are creating.”
It was previously revealed that Jim Henson’s Creature Shop will be working alongside Blumhouse to bring the game’s animatronic creatures to life, which is exciting!
Jason Blum, Blumhouse CEO and founder, said: “Five Nights at Freddy’s is more consistently asked about than any other film I’ve ever worked on, and I’m thrilled to confirm it’s finally happening! With Emma Tammi at the helm, we’re committed to making Scott’s vision of the movie come to life. Rest assured, it will be and is worth the wait.”
What do you think about Lillard and Hutcherson being cast in the movie?