Nicolas Cage and Osgood Perkins Team Up for New Longlegs Movie
Osgood Perkins is set to return with a new feature titled *Longlegs*, expanding upon the universe established in his previous successful horror film. This latest installment sees a notable shift in distribution, as Paramount Pictures has acquired the project, moving away from the original distributor, Neon.
Nicolas Cage Returns to Longlegs
Nicolas Cage reprises his role as the enigmatic character Longlegs. He will also serve as a producer, alongside several key figures in the production. This includes Brian Kavanaugh Jones from Range Media and Chris Ferguson, Perkins’ collaborator at Phobos. Additionally, Dave Caplan from C2, who financed the original film, is on board.
New Directions and Updates
This new *Longlegs* film is not intended as a direct sequel but rather as a project set within the *Longlegs* universe. While specific plot details remain under wraps, sources indicate that the film will maintain the eerie and mysterious elements that made its predecessor a success.
- Budget and Earnings: The original *Longlegs* film was created on a modest budget of under $10 million and grossed approximately $128 million worldwide.
- Initial Success: Released in 2024, the film quickly became Neon’s highest-grossing domestic release, solidifying Perkins’ reputation in horror filmmaking.
- Colleague Contributions: Production details involve several creative minds ensuring continuity in storytelling and atmosphere.
Paramount’s Investment in Horror
Under the leadership of Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg, Paramount is focusing heavily on expanding its horror slate. The studio has established two production teams dedicated to the genre. One is run by J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules, known for *Barbarian*, while Walter Hamada spearheads 18Hz productions, which is involved in the upcoming project *Passenger*.
Moreover, Paramount is also revitalizing the *Paranormal Activity* franchise with the guidance of acclaimed producers James Wan and Jason Blum. The studio is enjoying renewed success, highlighted by *Scream 7*, which achieved a remarkable box office tally of $211.9 million this year.
Future Projects for the Team
Beyond *Longlegs*, Osgood Perkins has been busy, having recently completed production on *The Young People*, featuring renowned actors Nicole Kidman, Lola Tung, and Nico Parker. Nicolas Cage, meanwhile, is slated to appear in Amazon’s *Spider-Noir*, debuting in May, and will portray football legend John Madden in David O. Russell’s upcoming film.
As the development of *Longlegs* progresses, fans of both Perkins and Cage eagerly await further updates. Their combined talents promise to deliver another compelling addition to the horror genre.
