Academy Award-winner and Marvel starBrie Larsonis set to lead a new creature horror movie produced by J.J. Abrams. Having been before the cameras since she was 8 years of age, Larson would first come to widespread attention off the back of her performance in the 2013 coming-of-age dramaShort Term 12.However, it would beLarson’s performance in A24’sRoomthat would earn her an Academy Award for Best Actress, along with a slew of other accolades, including a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild award.
Larson also officially became the first solo female lead in the Marvel Cinematic Universewhen she made her superhero debut as Carol Danvers, also known as Captain Marvel, in 2019. Grossing an impressive $1.13 billion in worldwide box office, Larson’s first MCU entry remains one of the franchise’s top 10 highest-grossing movies and one of the key entries in the Phase 3 suite. However, Larson’s name was notably absent from the list of recently announcedAvengers: Doomsdaycast members, though speculation is still rife that she will return in either that film or 2027’sAvengers: Secret Wars.
Abrams Has Previously Showered The Director With Praise
While Larson’s potential return as Captain Marvel may be unclear, she will soon betrading in superheroes for horror creatures in a new film from thedirector ofStrange Darling.Written and directed by JT Mollner, the 2023 serial killer thrillermay have only had a limited theatrical release, but its critical response was overwhelmingly positive. Currently boasting a 96% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Abrams himself took to social media to praise the movie as a “true cinematic thriller masterpiece”and one of the best films of 2023.
PerDeadline,Abrams is now set to produceFail-Safewith Mollner in the director’s chair and Larson in the leading role. Described as a modern take on the creature horror film, Mollner’s next movie will be told from the perspective of a young boy who discovers a disturbing secret about his mother. Based on a short story by horror author Philip Fracassi, the screenplay was also penned byNo One Will Save You’s Brian Duffield. Check out what Abrams had to say about the project below:
With Fail-Safe, Brian Duffield has written an absolute powerhouse of a script. It’s a horror film that is as sweet and moving as it is terrifying. To have JT Mollner in the director’s chair — his Strange Darling blew me away — is a dream come true. Finally, having the limitlessly talented Brie Larson as our star sets up Fail-Safe to be that rare horror film that makes you laugh, feel, and care, before taking you on an absolutely wild ride.
Our Take On JT Mollner’s Fail-Safe
This Latest Project Will Likely Offer Strange Darling Director A Major Career Boost
Beyond the already notable involvement of Abrams and Larson,Mollner’sFail-Safeis already shaping up to be an impressive horror projectand one that will likely serve as a major career booster for both himself, and for Duffield. With Duffield’s own 2023streaming horror filmNo One Will Save Youalso proving a hit with critics, this latest undertaking now has the benefit of both Larson’s considerable star power and Abrams’ vast filmmaking experience. This latest announcement offers horror fans every reason to be excited about what could potentially shape up to be an exciting addition to the creature horror genre.
