Warner Bros. Eyeing Glen Powell for Sci-Fi Horror Remake THEM! from WEREWOLF BY NIGHT Director Michael Giacchino
Warner Bros. looks like it’s digging back into its vault of classic creature features, and this time it’s going big. A remake of the 1954 sci-fi horror staple Them! is in the works, and the latest update suggests the studio may be circling a fast-rising star to lead the charge.
The project has been developing for a while now, with Matt Reeves producing and Michael Giacchino stepping in as director. Giacchino, who made his directing debut with Werewolf by Night, has reportedly been meeting with writers as the film slowly moves closer to becoming a reality.
The original Them! is a full-on monster movie classic. It follows a terrifying chain reaction sparked by nuclear testing in the New Mexico desert, which leads to the creation of massive, flesh-hungry ants.
What starts as a strange local mystery quickly spirals into a nationwide threat, eventually leading to an intense showdown beneath Los Angeles. It’s one of those films that perfectly captured Cold War paranoia while delivering some seriously memorable creature chaos.
Giacchino’s involvement makes this remake even more interesting. While most fans know him for his Oscar-winning work on Up, his résumé of composing musical scores is packed with major franchises like Spider-Man: No Way Home, Star Trek, The Batman, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
He’s got a strong grasp on tone and scale, and he’s also expected to handle the score for Them! himself, much like he did with Werewolf by Night and other projects. That combination could give the film a distinct identity that leans into both horror and blockbuster spectacle.
According to insider DanielRPK, the filmmakers are reportedly eyeing Glen Powell for the lead role. Powell has been on a serious run lately with projects like Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters, and The Running Man, proving he can carry big, high-energy films.
That said, it’s important to keep expectations in check. As reported, “eyeing” doesn’t mean a deal is in place or even being negotiated yet. It simply means he’s on their radar.
Still, if Powell does end up signing on, it seems like it would be a great project for him. I’m actually pretty excited to see how this project comes together.