Natalia Dyer ("Stranger Things") and Elijah Wood ("The Lord of the Rings") are set to star in a supernatural horror sequel to the 2007 film "1408", which was based on the 1999 short story of the same name by Stephen King. Original cast members Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack are also in talks to reprise their roles, while the first film's helmer Mikael Håfström, will return to direct the sequel, which he also co-wrote alongside Mark Verheiden. Filming is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.
"1408" followed author Michael Enslin (Cusack) who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences, as he investigates legends of mysterious and violent deaths in room 1408 of the Dolphin Hotel in New York City, and ends up confronting genuine terror. Jackson played Gerald Olin, the Dolphin Hotel's manager. The film was sleeper hit grossing $132 million worldwide against a $25 million budget.
Plot details for the sequel have not been disclosed. It has been reported that while Jackson and Cusack will reprise their original roles, they will be secondary characters. Dyer will star in the film, and Wood will play a supporting role. Details about their characters remain under wraps.
Producers include Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Bluestone Entertainment's Richard Saperstein, Spyglass Media Group and Frank Mayor. Bluestone Entertainment and FilmNation Entertainment are co-financing, with FilmNation representing the international distribution rights, co-representing domestic rights with WME Independent and introducing it to buyers at AFM next week. John Papsidera ("The Odyssey") serves as casting director.
Dyer is currently in production on HBO's true-crime limited series "The Trial of Louise Woodward", and is also set to star in the romantic comedy "Goodbye Girl" opposite Kiernan Shipka and Cole Sprouse.
Wood will reprise the role of Frodo Baggins in Andy Serkis' "Lord of the Rings" sequel "The Hunt for Gollum", and will also be joining the cast of Netflix's "The Gentlemen" for Season 3.
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