Nicole Kidman Stars in Osgood Perkins’ Horror-Thriller ‘The Young People’
Nicole Kidman has officially joined the cast of Osgood Perkins’ upcoming horror-thriller, The Young People. This film also features previously announced stars, including Lola Tung and Nico Parker.
Cast and Production Details
The ensemble cast continues to grow and now includes Brendan Hines, Cush Jumbo, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville, Lexi Minetree, Lily Collias, and Tatiana Maslany. Production is currently taking place in Vancouver.
Plot Overview
While specific plot details remain confidential, online reports indicate that the film focuses on a pair of school friends. One of the friends begins to exhibit concerning behavior, labeled as “red flag” behavior.
Distribution and Financing
- Neon will handle the U.S. theatrical release.
- Neon is also overseeing international sales rights during the American Film Market this week.
- Co-financing partners include Lyrical Media.
Production Team
Key producers for The Young People include Osgood Perkins and his business partner Chris Ferguson under the Phobos banner, alongside Brian Kavanaugh-Jones for Range. This film marks the first project from the initial collaboration between Neon, Perkins, and Phobos.
Previous Collaborations
This partnership follows the successes of their previous projects, including:
- Longlegs – The highest-grossing independent film of the year, earning $75 million domestically.
- The Monkey – Neon’s second-biggest opening weekend at the box office.
Future Endeavors
In addition to The Young People, Perkins and Neon are set to collaborate on Perkins’ next film, Keeper, scheduled for release on November 14.
Nicole Kidman’s Recent Achievements
Kidman, a five-time Oscar nominee, recently won the Best Actress award at the 2024 Venice Film Festival for her role in Babygirl. She is currently in post-production for the Amazon crime series Scarpetta.
Among her notable genre films, Kidman starred in the acclaimed box office hit The Others. She is represented by CAA, Media Talent, and Jackoway Austen.
