James Wan‘s (Saw, Insidious, Conjuring) top secret horror pic, which isn’t part of an existing franchise, has officially started casting.
British actor George Young has landed the male lead role opposite Annabelle Wallis (Annabelle, The Mummy) in the tentatively titled Silvercup, writes Variety.
Plot details are currently being kept under wraps, although rumors claim it will “follow two women on the run from a monster.” A rep for Wan would not confirm.
The site adds that Wan is tackling the movie this fall before beginning preparations for DC’s Aquaman sequel with Jason Momoa at the top of 2020.
Wan came up with the story with Ingrid Bisu, and he will produce through the Atomic Monster banner with Michael Clear.
The film, a recipient of the Independent California Film Rebate, is being independently financed through Starlight Media and Midas Innovation, who will retain distribution rights in China. New Line will handle the remaining distribution. Wan and New Line’s partnership dates back to the original Conjuring film, which has led to several spin-offs including April’s The Curse of La Llorona.
