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- Who’s in the cast and why this pairing matters
- Director Panos Cosmatos returns with a stylized vampire thriller
- Plot snapshot: raves, riches, and a dangerous seductress
- A24 secures U.S. distribution
- Producers and production companies involved
- Why this film is getting attention now
- Industry context and next steps
Wagner Moura and Kristen Stewart are poised to co-star in a bold new vampire thriller that blends 1980s Los Angeles glamour with dark, psychedelic suspense. The film reunites high-profile talent and a distinctive director, and has already drawn attention by landing a major U.S. distributor.
Who’s in the cast and why this pairing matters
Kristen Stewart remains attached to the project, returning to vampire-inflected material years after her breakout in the genre. Wagner Moura joins the production in a leading role. He steps into a slot earlier connected to another actor, according to people familiar with the project.
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- Wagner Moura — fresh from awards attention for his recent dramatic work.
- Kristen Stewart — also on board as a producer.
- Other casting details are being kept under wraps.
Director Panos Cosmatos returns with a stylized vampire thriller
Filmmaker Panos Cosmatos, known for the cult favorite “Mandy,” is directing. The story promises a blend of nightmarish fantasy and glossy 1980s excess. Early descriptions suggest a film that leans into atmosphere, music, and visceral visuals.
Creative origins and the screenplay
The screenplay comes from Andrew Kevin Walker, famed for “Se7en.” The script is based on a story by Walker and Cosmatos. Together, they aim to craft a moody, hypnotic tale where seduction and violence collide.
Plot snapshot: raves, riches, and a dangerous seductress
Set amid Los Angeles’ nightlife in the 1980s, the film centers on a wealthy couple drawn into an escalating spiral. Their night of club-hopping leads them to an enigmatic woman who pulls them into a lavish, surreal world of indulgence and peril.
- Time period: 1980s Los Angeles.
- Central beats: parties, seduction, and a descent into chaos.
- Tone: dreamlike, violent, and stylized.
A24 secures U.S. distribution
A24 has acquired U.S. rights to the picture. The company’s track record with daring, auteur-driven films makes this a natural fit. The deal positions the movie to reach a wide arthouse and mainstream audience in the United States.
Producers and production companies involved
Several production banners and film financiers are attached, combining Hollywood and international players.
- HyperObject Industries — Adam McKay and Betsy Koch producing.
- augenschein Filmproduktion — Jonas Katzenstein and Maximillian Leo producing.
- Nevermind Pictures — Kristen Stewart and Maggie McLean producing.
- XYZ handling executive producing and foreign sales duties.
Key behind-the-scenes roles to watch
- Director: Panos Cosmatos.
- Writer: Andrew Kevin Walker (screenplay).
- Story: Walker and Cosmatos.
Why this film is getting attention now
The project merges festival-caliber talent with commercial visibility. Moura arrives on the heels of awards recognition, while Stewart’s involvement brings both star power and genre resonance.
Moura recently earned major acting honors and has worked with A24 before. That familiarity adds momentum to the collaboration.
Industry context and next steps
Production timelines and release plans are still being finalized. With A24 on board, the film is likely to target both festival circuits and a theatrical run. International sales are being managed by partners connected to the producers.
Representational credits have been noted within industry reports. Early media coverage first flagged the casting and distribution updates.
