Two-time Oscar nominated filmmaker Night Shyamalan has signed a multi-year first-look deal with Warner Bros Pictures Group.
According to the new pact, the filmmaker along with Blinding Edge Pictures will be developing a set of original projects, which will be backed or directed by Shyamalan for Warner Bros banner. One of the projects which are in the making is Trap. The film will hit the theatres on August 2, 2024.
“Night is one of the most iconic and influential directors of his generation and an auteur in every sense of the word. From The Sixth Sense through Split to his latest chiller Knock at the Cabin, he’s one of the few directors in contemporary cinema whose name alone promises a bold, singular vision, compelling original storytelling and a provocative, surprising and entirely unique experience at the theater. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome him to the Warner Bros. family, and look forward to an exciting collaboration with Night and the entire Blinding Edge team,” said Warner Bros. Pictures Group co-chairs and CEOs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy.
Night was quoted as saying, “Disney and Universal, where I’ve made most of my films, will always be home and family to me. Warner Bros. has a storied history of cinema. Through its recent experiences, the company has rediscovered its love and appreciation for filmmakers, and the impact of the theatrical experience. We all win when movies succeed in theaters. I believe David Zaslav, Michael De Luca, and Pam Abdy have dedicated themselves to unique filmmakers, and to filling theaters all around the world for years to come.”