A24’s ‘The Backrooms’ Adds Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell and Avan Jogia to Cast

Kane Parsons’ massively viral YouTube horror universe known as The Backrooms is headed to the big screen courtesy of A24 and producer James Wan, and Variety reports that Creep actor Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett (“True Detective”), Lukita Maxwell (Afraid) and Avan Jogia (Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City) have joined the cast.

They join previously announced lead stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.

The science fiction horror film is based on the world of Kane Parsons’s viral videos, and the anthological series debuted in 2022 and has amassed over 190 million views to date. The film plot is being kept under wraps at this time, but the viral videos chronicled a young filmmaker’s descent into a strange labyrinthine dimension that may be home to otherworldly denizens.

The Backrooms marks 20-year-old Parson’s feature directorial debut, making him the youngest filmmaker ever to collaborate with A24. The screenplay was written by Will Soodik (“Westworld”).

A24, Atomic Monster, Chernin Entertainment, and 21 Laps Entertainment are joining forces on the project, with Roberto Patino (“Westworld,” “Sons of Anarchy”) scripting.

James Wan and Michael Clear are producing for Wan’s Atomic Monster.

Production kicks off this week in Canada, so stay tuned for more details on The Backrooms as they arrive.

 

 

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