David Cronenberg's THE FLY Is Getting a Follow-Up Film and It's Not a Remake
There’s a new The Fly film in development that’s set in the same universe as David Cronenberg's classic 1986 horror film. 20th Century Studios wants to make it clear that this is not a remake.
The Fly movie is set to be written and directed by Nikyatu Jusu, and Chernin Entertainment's Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping are set to produce.
There are no details shared regarding what the story will entail for this new film, but I’m curious to see what the plan is.
The Fly is based on the 1957 short story by George Langelaan, which was first adapted in 1958 with Vincent Price.
The 1986 version stars Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum, and it follows the story of eccentric scientist Seth Brundle, who invents a teleportation device.
Brundle, played by Goldblum, accidentally fuses his DNA with that of a fly during an experiment gone wrong. As his transformation progresses, he gradually loses his humanity, both physically and mentally, as he becomes a grotesque hybrid creature.
The film captures the deepening horror of his condition, with Brundle's love interest, journalist Veronica Quaife helplessly watching his descent into monstrosity.
The Fly is a celebrated film because of its innovative approach to body horror, a hallmark of Cronenberg's work. The film uses grotesque, practical effects to show Brundle's horrifying metamorphosis, pushing the boundaries of what audiences had seen in movies at the time.
Jusu is currently working on an untitled horror project for Universal/Monkeypaw and a Night of the Living Dead sequel.
Source: Deadline