JJ Abrams and Brie Larson team for horror thriller Skeletons

JJ Abrams is producing a new horror thriller titled Skeletons, starring Brie Larson and directed by JT Mollner. The project has secured an eight-figure domestic rights deal with Sony ahead of filming. This marks Mollner's return to directing since his breakout film Strange Darling.

JJ Abrams, Brie Larson, and JT Mollner are collaborating on a horror thriller called Skeletons. Abrams is producing the feature, with Mollner directing for the first time since his 2023 breakout Strange Darling. Larson is attached to star in the monster horror movie.

Sony has acquired domestic rights in an eight-figure deal, as reported ahead of the film's production start. The official title Skeletons was announced alongside the deal news.

The project builds on Mollner's previous success with Strange Darling, positioning Skeletons as a significant follow-up in the horror genre. No further details on the plot or release date have been disclosed in the available reports.

This development highlights ongoing interest in original horror content, with major studios like Sony investing in genre films produced by established figures such as Abrams.

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