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Natalia Dyer, Elijah Wood Join '1408' Sequel
7 Nov
Summary
- Natalia Dyer and Elijah Wood join '1408' sequel cast.
- Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack reprise roles.
- Production starts early 2027; sequel to be co-financed.
The supernatural horror film '1408' is slated for a sequel, with Natalia Dyer and Elijah Wood joining the cast. Original stars Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack are reportedly in negotiations to reprise their roles from the 2007 film. While Jackson and Cusack will return, they are expected to play secondary characters in the new installment.
Mikael Håfström, the director of the original '1408,' is returning to helm the sequel, which he co-wrote with Mark Verheiden. Based on Stephen King's short story, the first film followed an author investigating a haunted hotel room. Production is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2027.
Bluestone Entertainment and FilmNation Entertainment are co-financing the project, with FilmNation handling international distribution rights. The original '1408,' released by MGM, was a cult hit, earning $132 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. John Cusack previously expressed interest in a sequel, calling it the "one that I think would be interesting to do."
