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Peele & Raimi Tackle Viral Horror 'Portrait of God'
1 Dec
Summary
- Jordan Peele and Sam Raimi to produce 'Portrait of God'.
- Viral horror short gained millions of views on YouTube.
- Filmmakers team up for feature adaptation of popular short.
Acclaimed filmmakers Jordan Peele and Sam Raimi are joining forces to produce a feature film adaptation of Dylan Clark's viral horror short, 'Portrait of God,' for Universal Pictures. Clark, who gained a following in the YouTube horror community, will direct and co-write the adaptation, which marks his first producing collaboration with Peele and Raimi.
The original 'Portrait of God' short film premiered in August 2022 and has since garnered over 8.6 million views, captivating audiences with its mysterious premise. The story centers on a religious young woman and a painting that appears black to some viewers, while others perceive a figure within the darkness, exploring the question of what God looks like.
Various production entities are involved, with Peele and Win Rosenfeld producing through Monkeypaw, and Sam Raimi and Romel Adam producing via Ghost House Pictures. Joe Russo is co-writing the script. Specific plot details for the feature adaptation are currently being kept confidential as the project moves forward.
