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- Paramount pick-up: new Longlegs entry confirmed
- Why this move matters for Perkins and indie horror
- How Neon shaped Perkins’ public profile
- Criticism of the Neon strategy and its fallout
- Who is attached to produce the new film
- Perkins’ recent work and other projects in the pipeline
- What comes next for the Longlegs franchise and fans
Osgood Perkins is leaving the studio that helped define his rise in indie horror. The director has signed with Paramount to develop a new movie tied to the Longlegs world, and Nicolas Cage is set to return as the film’s central menace.
Paramount pick-up: new Longlegs entry confirmed
Industry sources say Perkins’ next project will be produced at Paramount. Details are scarce, but the film is being described as a fresh story inside the Longlegs universe. Perkins and Nicolas Cage will both serve as producers.
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- Studio: Paramount
- Franchise: Set in the Longlegs universe
- Producers: Osgood Perkins, Nicolas Cage
- Additional producers: Brian Kavanaugh Jones, Chris Ferguson, Dave Caplan
No production schedule or release date has been announced yet. Plot specifics remain under wraps.
Why this move matters for Perkins and indie horror
The partnership break marks a shift for Perkins, who became closely associated with Neon after Longlegs launched in 2024. That film raised his profile among horror fans and critics.
After Longlegs, Perkins signed a multi-picture deal and released several films in rapid succession. The new Paramount deal signals a change in distribution strategy and creative partnerships.
How Neon shaped Perkins’ public profile
Neon’s marketing turned Longlegs into a cultural moment. Their campaign pushed Perkins to a wider audience than his earlier work had reached.
But not every film under the Neon banner matched that momentum. Some critics argued the studio leaned too heavily on the same promotional playbook.
Criticism of the Neon strategy and its fallout
Commentators have claimed Neon’s promotional methods proved less effective after Longlegs. One critic suggested the distributor repeated tactics that once worked without adapting to each film’s needs.
Concerned critics said the campaign for Perkins’ follow-up did not serve the material well. That criticism may have contributed to the director seeking a new home for his next entry in the Longlegs mythos.
Who is attached to produce the new film
Alongside Perkins and Cage, the project lists several established producers. Their involvement signals studio interest in a high-profile horror release.
- Brian Kavanaugh Jones
- Chris Ferguson
- Dave Caplan
Paramount’s green light suggests the studio sees franchise potential in the Longlegs concept.
Perkins’ recent work and other projects in the pipeline
Since 2015, Perkins has steadily built a filmography rooted in unsettling atmospheres. Longlegs remains his most visible hit.
- The Blackcoat’s Daughter (2015) — early feature
- Longlegs (2024) — breakout with Neon
- The Monkey (2025) — follow-up
- Keeper (2025) — another recent release
- The Young People — scheduled to hit theaters later this year
Perkins also serves as an executive producer on Kane Parson’s directorial debut, Backrooms, which A24 will release on May 29. That title sits outside the Longlegs continuity.
What comes next for the Longlegs franchise and fans
With Cage returning and a major studio now attached, expectations for scale have risen. Fans and critics will watch for casting announcements and a production timeline.
Paramount has not released a schedule, so the exact shape of the next Longlegs story remains to be seen.
