Ke Huy Quan and Lili Reinhart to play in horror movie ‘Bad Boy’

EXCLUSIVE: Here is a new package that will generate some heat in the cold in Berlin’s EFM next week.

Black Bear launches Bad boyA new race of genre films that maps a young woman’s struggle to escape a deadly serial killer through the eyes of man’s best friend, his faithful dog. There have been lots of children’s movies and some dramas told from an animal’s perspective, but not many horror films.

From the manufacturer of LonglegsDave Caplan and M3ganDivide/Conquer’s Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath, the movie is set to star Oscar-Winner Ke Huy Quan (Emuch thing everywhere at once) and Lili Reinhart (Hustlers). Genre Director Jacob Chase (Come gamesAt The girl in the woods) will direct Travis Braun’s black list-topping script. Dave Caplan’s company C2 will also fully finance. Film recording will start in August in Canada.

Casting is working on the dog that we hear will be a terrier.

Black Bear previously sold Box Office Breakout Longlegs and have expected horror Monkey On the deck. The genre is increasingly widespread in all the film markets, as packages with a large budget become more scarce, and this is the type of project that can stand out from the package.

Black Bear Repping International Rights. CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group Rep Domestic.

Here’s the funny synopsis: “Gary is a good boy who loves her new owner, Cameron (Ke Huy Quan). He gets goodies and his stomach rubs and life is amazing. However, Gary is not allowed in the basement. And even though he was, he can’t unlock doors. But there is a girl (Lili Reinhart) in the basement. And she can’t come out to play. Gary doesn’t know, but he’s her only chance. “

“I love dogs. More than people. And I’m tired of watching horror movies where the dog is the first one to die! “The said instructor Chase” They are not just pets, they are our best friends, and I think it’s time for a horror film where the dog is the hero. Bad boy is about loyalty, instinct and the incredible bond between humans and dogs. It will be a very original, grounded, deeply exciting fresh takeover of a horror. And I am excited to work with KE and Lili on two roles as opposed to something they have played before. “

All everywhere at once Star Ke Huy Quan has recently contributing in season two of Marvel’s Disney+ Series, LokiAs he was nominated for a critics’ election award. Next he will lead Universal’s Action-comedy Love hurts, followed by roles in Netflix’s The electrical state and the leading role in Lionsgate’s Adventure in New York.

Reinhart is best known for its breakout -role as Betty Cooper on the popular CW series Riverdaleas well as her achievement in Hustlers. She is currently playing with Mark Ruffalo in Author-Instructor Cooper Raiffs Limited Series Hal & HarperThere had its world premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

Braun is the first author to reach # 1 on the black list for two consecutive list. Only one night produced by Olive Bridge while Lord & Miller produces Die for youthat also made the list in 2022. On the TV page, Braun is currently in a single deal on Disney.

Jacob Chase is represented by CAA, affirmative entertainment and gang, bull. Travis Braun is represented by UTA, Echo Lake Entertainment and Gang, Tyr. Ke Huy Quan is represented by WME and Cohen & Gardner. Lili Reinhart is represented by UTA, anonymous content and Peikoff Mahan Law Office.