The Suicide Squad actor David Dastmalchian has just been selected to star in the upcoming indie horror film, Late night with the devil according Variety. According to IMDB, he will join the Australian actor Ian Bliss. The film will tell the story of a late-night talk show gone horribly wrong in 1977 that apparently poured “evil into the living rooms of the nation.” The film is written and directed by Hake and Cameron Cairneswho previously directed the horror films 100 bloody acres and fear campaign. Late night with the devil will serve as the second collaborative project between Spooky Pictures and Image Nation Abu Dhabi after this year’s Observerwhich was well received by critics and audiences.
The Cairnes Brothers commented on their upcoming project saying, “In the 70s and 80s there was something slightly dangerous about late night TV. The talk shows in particular were a window into a strange adult world. We thought combining this live-action charged atmosphere with the supernatural could create a particularly chilling cinematic experience. Late night with the devil will be the Cairnes brothers’ first film since 2016 fear campaign. fear campaign It may have been a smaller-scale indie, but it developed a following through word of mouth. 100 bloody acres is even more obscure, but if Late night with the devil is a hit, so maybe this movie will develop a new fanbase.
Dastmalchian was a little-known character appearing in brief roles in titles like The black Knight and Ray Donovanuntil becoming better known for roles in films such as Prisoners and The ant Man. As of last year, Dastmalchian seems to be struggling a bit lately after giving memorable performances in blockbuster films. The Suicide Squad and dune. The actor has many new roles in upcoming films up his sleeve, including Last voyage of Demeter, Oppenheimer, and The bogeyman. Dastmalchian will also appear in boston strangler and Girls will be girls 2012.
Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Derek Dauchy, Mat Govoni, Adam Whiteand John Molloy all serve as producers on Late night with the devil. Dastmalchian serves as an executive producer in addition to starring alongside Lake Mungo director Joel Anderson. Cinetic will handle the film’s North American rights. Stuart Ford’s AGC International will handle the film’s international rights.
Late night with the devil is currently filming in Australia and is aiming for an undetermined release date of 2023. Not many other details regarding Late night with the devil are currently known, but stay tuned to Collider for more information.
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