Patrick Wilson Set to Star in and Direct INSIDIOUS 5
James Wan’s horror franchise Insidious has been a lot of fun to watch over the years, and it’s been announced that we are getting a fifth chapter! Franchise star Patrick Wilson is set to return to the franchise in Insidious 5 not only as an actor, but he’ll also be directing it as well. This will be the first time that Willson is stepping behind the camera to direct a film.
Wilson talked about the film and offered a few details on what the story will entail, saying:
“I’m honored and thrilled to be at the helm of the next ‘Insidious installment,’ which will provide an amazing chance to unpack everything the Lamberts went through a decade ago, as well as deal with the consequences of their choices. Directing the movie is both professionally and personally a full circle moment for me, and I am extremely grateful to be entrusted in continuing to tell this frightening and haunting story. Into the further we go…”
Scott Teems wrote the script for the film, which is based on a story by franchise co-creator Leigh Whannell. Jason Blum will produce the film for Blumhouse, along with Wan and Whannell. Blum said in a statement:
“One of the primary reasons the interest and appetite from fans has lasted for ‘Insidious’ is because the people involved in the first film have stayed involved and kept it vital, interesting and good. I’m so grateful to our collaborators on the franchise.”
I’m excited to see the story go back to the Lambert family from the original two films and see how those terrifying events shaped their lives over the years.
Source: Variety