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Horror Flick 'Molepeople' Loses Director & Star
28 Oct
Summary
- LaKeith Stanfield and director Rob Savage have departed 'Molepeople'.
- Ben Wheatley has taken over directing duties for the horror thriller.
- The film is set for a wide release on August 27, 2027.
Paramount's horror thriller 'Molepeople' has seen a major creative shift, with star LaKeith Stanfield and director Rob Savage departing the project. English filmmaker Ben Wheatley has been appointed as the new director.
Wheatley, known for films like 'High-Rise' and 'Meg 2: The Trench,' now helms the film about a man discovering a hidden society beneath New York City. Savage, fresh off 'Other Mommy,' cited scheduling conflicts for his exit, while Stanfield's reasons remain undisclosed. Both departures are reported as amicable.
The film, penned by Nathan Elston, was brought to Paramount by producers Raphael Margules and J. D. Lifshitz. Jason Blum is producing, with a worldwide distribution set for August 27, 2027.
Stanfield has upcoming projects including 'F.A.S.T.' and a Monsanto film for Netflix. Savage previously directed 'Host,' 'Dashcam,' and 'The Boogeyman.'
