David Lowery Tackling Adaptation of Horror Novel ‘The Fisherman’ for Focus (Exclusive)
Director David Lowery is set to adapt John Langan's horror novel 'The Fisherman' into a feature film for Focus Features.
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David Lowery will direct a film adaptation of the horror novel 'The Fisherman' written by John Langan. The project is being produced for Focus Features.
Coverage from The Hollywood Reporter, theplaylist.net, and others emphasizes a collaborative creative team, noting that Alex Ross Perry will co-write the script and Michael Bay is producing the picture. Future developments will likely center on the progress of the adaptation and further casting or production updates from the identified team.
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Quick answers
Who is directing 'The Fisherman'?
David Lowery is set to direct the film.
Who wrote the original source material?
The film is an adaptation of a horror novel by John Langan.
Which production companies and individuals are involved?
The film is for Focus Features, produced by Michael Bay, and co-written by Alex Ross Perry.
Coverage (9)
- Focus Features has optioned John Langan’s The Fisherman andrewliptak.com · 5h ago
- Michael Bay Is Officially Adapting 10-Year-Old Horror Novel With The Perfect Director ScreenRant · 5h ago
- A24 Fantasy Filmmaker Returns With Award-Winning Supernatural Thriller Adaptation MovieWeb · 5h ago
- David Lowery To Direct "The Fisherman" At Focus Dark Horizons · 5h ago
- David Lowery Set to Direct Horror Film ‘The Fisherman’ for Focus Features World of Reel · 5h ago
- ‘The Fisherman’: David Lowery To Direct, Alex Ross Perry To Co-Write Focus Horror Pic Produced By Michael Bay theplaylist.net · 5h ago
- ‘The Fisherman’ – David Lowery Directing Film Adaptation of John Langan’s Horror Novel Bloody Disgusting · 5h ago
- John Langan’s The Fisherman Will Get an Adaptation From David Lowery reactormag.com · 5h ago
- David Lowery Tackling Adaptation of Horror Novel ‘The Fisherman’ for Focus (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter · 5h ago
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