Nicholas Hoult, Melissa Barrera, and Lana Condor to Star in Reality Dating Show-Inspired Thriller THE ONE
Nicholas Hoult (The Menu), Melissa Barrera (Scream VI), and Lana Condor (Moonshot) are set to star in a new thriller inspired by the reality dating shows that some people enjoy watching.
The movie is titled The One, and the film follows Taylor (Barrera), “who’s made a last-ditch effort to find love by becoming a contestant on a reality dating show. Now down to just herself and two other women competing to win the heart of Mason (Hoult), Taylor begins to feel the artifice of the show fade, and the game becomes terrifyingly real. Amidst the opulent beachfront setting, fairy-tale dates, and ever-flowing champagne, pursuit turns into obsession and rivalry turns into treachery as reality itself blurs.”
The One comes from writer and director team Kevin Armento and Jaki Bradley, and they shared in a statement: “We’ve been dreaming up this project for years, and are thrilled to now bring it to life with our actual dream team. Nick, Melissa, Riley, and Lana are some of the most exciting talents around, and their passion for this film – shared by our incredible producing partners – has us even more eager to make this nightmare a reality.”
Hoult and producer Whitaker Lader added: “We were immediately drawn to this project that we think will be equally appealing to reality TV junkies and those who think it is a scourge on humanity. Jaki and Kevin’s script and vision promise a wild and deliciously dark film that will make audiences cringe, laugh, and question their own complicity. We’re so excited to help bring it to life with this fantastic team.”
Gabrielle Stewart, CEO of HanWay Films, said: “This is an original, dynamic and scary exploration of the horror that lies deep inside the intimacy of one of the world’s most popular TV formats. We are thrilled to be working with this young and exciting creative team to bring something this fresh to the market.”
Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & the Six) will also produce with Gina Gammell through their production company Felix Culpa.
Does this sound like a film you’d be interested in watching?