Edgar Wright To Direct STAGE 13 for Amblin, Which Is About the Ghost of a Silent Film-Era Actress
Amblin Partners and director Edgar Wright (Hott Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Baby Driver) are teaming up to develop a fascinating film project titled Stage 13. The movie comes from Saturday Night Live alum Simon Rich, who is writing the script and also producing.
The film is based on Rich’s short story, which follows “the ghost of a silent film-era actress that has haunted the titular soundstage of a backlot for decades. After a struggling director meets the ghost, they find an unexpected kinship and team to make their mark on the world.”
I love this concept! This seems like an absolutely charming and quirky story, and it’s perfect for Wright to adapt for the big screen. It’s not hard to imagine him jumping at the chance to direct this movie. I’m looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
This news comes shortly after Wright was hired to direct another film titled The Chain, which is set up at Universal. That movie is based on the book by Adrian McKinley, which follows Rachel, ”who learns that her 11-year-old daughter has been kidnapped. The only way to get her back is to kidnap another child. Her daughter will be released only when that next victim’s parents kidnap another child. If Rachel doesn’t kidnap another child, or if that child’s parents don’t kidnap a child, her daughter will be murdered. She is now part of The Chain, a terrifying and meticulous chain letter-like kidnapping scheme that turns parents from victims into criminals.”
Wright’s next film to be released is a horror film titled Last Night in Soho, which stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie, and Matt Smith.
Wright is a super-talented director who makes fun movies. I’ve enjoyed all of his work, and it’s cool to see him lining up so many great projects!
Source: Deadline
