Parker Finn's 'Possession' Remake Expands Cast as Production Rolls in New Jersey
Filming is currently underway in New Jersey on a remake of Andrzej Żuławski's 1981 psychological horror film 'Possession,' directed by Parker Finn, who is best known for 'Smile.' According to a report from Deadline, three additional cast members have been confirmed: Madeline Brewer, known for 'Cam' and 'You'; Emory Cohen, who has appeared in 'Sweetheart' and 'Lords of Chaos'; and Nicholas Alexander Chavez, recognizable from 'Grotesquerie.' They join a previously announced ensemble that includes Margaret Qualley, Callum Turner, Diego Calva, and Paul Dano. The original 1981 film, a cult classic of psychological and body horror, followed a couple whose marriage collapses in disturbing and increasingly surreal ways. No plot details about how Finn's remake will approach the source material have been included in the available reporting. The project appears to be building a notably strong cast, and with production already active, a release window may be on the horizon, though no date has been announced based on current information.
Jason's TakeI'll be honest, the original 'Possession' is one of those films that genuinely unsettles people, and that's not easy to pull off. Finn did something real with 'Smile,' so I'm curious to see what he does with material this strange. That cast is hard to argue with. I'd want to see what direction they're taking the story before getting too excited, but this one's on my radar.