The Empty Man (film)

The Empty Man is an upcoming American supernatural horror film written and directed by David Prior, based on Cullen Bunn and Vanesa R. Del Rey's graphic novel of same name published by Boom! Studios. The film stars James Badge Dale, Samantha Logan, Stephen Root, Joel Courtney, Marin Ireland, and Aaron Poole.

The Empty Man
Directed byDavid Prior
Produced by
Screenplay byDavid Prior
Story byDavid Prior
Based on
The Empty Man
by
Starring
Music byChristopher Young
CinematographyAnastas N. Michos
Edited by
  • Andrew Buckland
  • David Prior
Production
company
Distributed by20th Century Studios
Release date
  • December 4, 2020 (2020-12-04) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film will be theatrically released on December 4, 2020 by 20th Century Studios.[1]

Premise

On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-police officer, who witnessed the violent deaths of his wife and son, comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity.

— 20th Century Studios[2]

Cast

Production

Development

On February 9, 2016, it was announced that 20th Century Studios acquired the graphic novel The Empty Man from Boom! Studios for a feature film, with David Prior hired to write and direct the film.[3][4][5] The supernatural thriller film would be produced by Ross Richie and Stephen Christy.[3] On July 7, 2016, James Badge Dale was hired to star in the film for the lead role as an ex-cop, plagued by the violent death of his wife and son, tries to find a missing girl.[2][6] On September 27, 2016, Aaron Poole was cast in the film to play Paul, an outdoorsy adventurer.[7][8]

Filming

Principal photography of the film began on August 31, 2017 in Edwardsville, Illinois, where some filming was done at the Madison County courthouse.[9][10] Filming also took place at the Chain of Rocks Bridge and moved to another undisclosed location after three days.[11]

Release

The Empty Man will be theatrically released on December 4, 2020, by 20th Century Studios.[1] The film was originally scheduled for release on August 7, 2020, but was delayed to its current date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12]

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References
  1. Rubin, Rebecca (July 23, 2020). "'Star Wars' Films, 'Avatar' Sequels Pushed Back a Year in Disney Release Calendar Shakeup". Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  2. Kit, Borys (July 7, 2016). "James Badge Dale to Star in Supernatural Thriller 'The Empty Man' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Valence Media. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  3. Hipes, Patrick (February 9, 2016). "Fox Options Boom! Graphic Novel 'The Empty Man', Gets David Prior To Fill It". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
  4. Stevens, Michael (March 29, 2019). "Sneak Peek: "The Empty Man"". Sneak Peek. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  5. Stevens, Michael (February 19, 2020). ""The Empty Man"". Sneak Peek. Retrieved March 8, 2020.
  6. "The Empty Man Movie (2019)". Movie Insider. April 28, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  7. N'Duka, Amanda (September 27, 2016). "Fox's 'The Empty Man' Adds Aaron Poole". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  8. Fitzgerald, Cantor (June 14, 2018). "'The Empty Man' - MovieStock". Hollywood Stock Exchange. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  9. Davenport, Cory (August 31, 2017). "'The Empty Man': Movie scenes to be shot in Edwardsville". RiverBender. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  10. Sczesny, Matt (September 1, 2017). "A Hollywood film is shooting in Edwardsville". KMOV. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  11. "Filming to start tonight for crime thriller at Madison County Courthouse". AdvantageNews. August 31, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  12. D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 26, 2020). "'Unhinged' Going July 31 In Wake Of 'Tenet' Summer Shift". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
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