EXCLUSIVE: Recent off acclaimed style pic The Substance, Margaret Qualley has been set to star in psychological horror-thriller Victorian Psycho, which Anton is launching forward of subsequent week’s American Movie Market.
It’s a powerful premise for the in-demand Qualley. Set in 1858, the movie will comply with a younger, eccentric governess named Winifred Notty (Qualley) who arrives on the distant gothic manor often called Ensor Home. Winifred’s duties embody instructing the youngsters desk manners and educating them about their household’s historical past, all while hiding her psychopathic tendencies. As Winifred assimilates into life at Ensor Home, workers members start to inexplicably disappear, and the homeowners of the property start to surprise if there’s something amiss about their new governess.
Zachary Wigon (Sanctuary) is directing from a script by writer Virginia Feito (Mrs. March), based mostly on her upcoming novel of the identical title. Manufacturing is ready to start in March 2025.
Pic is produced by Dan Kagan (Longlegs) beneath his Site visitors banner in addition to Sebastien Raybaud (Greenland: Migration) and Wigon, in affiliation with Nameless Content material. Nick Shumaker and Bard Dorros will executive-produce.
Anton is absolutely financing and is representing worldwide rights. U.S. rights are co-represented by Anton, UTA Impartial Movie Group and CAA Media Finance.
This marks the second collaboration between Wigon and Qualley, following Wigon’s movie Sanctuary, which premiered at TIFF in 2022 and was acquired by Neon.
Qualley famous right now: “Working with Zach [Wigon] once more appears like a uncommon reward, and I can’t wait to step into this twisted world he’s created.”
Wigon added: “As quickly as I found this totally insane and unforgettable character, I knew I needed to introduce moviegoers to Winifred Notty. I’m past thrilled that the completely fearless Margaret Qualley might be bringing this advanced antihero to vivid life. Virginia Feito’s screenplay is an audacious mix of psychodrama, satire, gore and thriller. With horror aficionado producer Dan Kagan and the assist of Anton and Nameless, I can’t wait to make Victorian Psycho.”
In 2021, Qualley starred within the Netflix restricted sequence Maid, for which she obtained Emmy, Display screen Actors Guild and Critics’ Alternative Award nominations. Her further credit embody As soon as Upon a Time in Hollywood…, Sorts of Kindness, Poor Issues, and Fosse/Verdon. Her upcoming movies embody Ethan Coen’s Honey Don’t, Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon, and Huntington, additionally starring Glen Powell.
Wigon is repped by United Expertise Company and Nameless Content material. Qualley is repped by Inventive Artists Company, and Sloane Provide. Feito is repped by Neon Literary Company, Jackoway Austen and WME.
