With principal photography having recently commenced, Live Nation Studios has joined Takashi Miike’s highly anticipated, untitled slasher-horror feature starring Charli xcx as executive producers.
Aidan Zamiri is joining as a producer. Zamiri most recently co-wrote and directed A24’s “The Moment,” which Charli also produced and starred in.
Hailey Benton Gates is joining the lead cast. Gates, who also starred in “The Moment,” most recently had her Sundance Grand Prize Winner, “Atropia,” released theatrically. Next up, she’ll be seen in A24’s “The Drama,” starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.
Previously announced cast includes Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead”), Kiko Mizuhara (“Attack on Titan”) and Show Kasamatsu (“Tokyo Vice”).
Set in Kyoto, the film follows three best friends who reunite and rekindle their lifelong friendship during what is intended to be a carefree girls trip. The getaway spirals into terror when Katie (Charli xcx) becomes possessed by a violent, tortured spirit (Mizuhara), unleashing a nightmare steeped in Japanese horror tradition.
The screenplay, inspired by an original idea from Charli and Director Miike, was written by Ross Evans and Yumiko Aoyagi.
“Live Nation Studios helps artists tell bold stories that go beyond the stage,” said Ryan Kroft, Head of Film & Television at Live Nation Studios. “This film represents the kind of creative collaboration we love to champion from top filmmakers with distinctive voices that can connect to global audiences.”
Among Miike’s more than 100 feature films are cult classics including “Audition” (1999), “Ichi the Killer” (2001), “13 Assassins” (2010) and “Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai” (2011).
Charli is producing through her studio365 banner. Misako Saka, Director Miike’s longtime producing partner, continues to produce on behalf of OLM, in conjunction with Live Nation Studios and Good World Productions.
Executive producers include Michael Rapino and Kroft for Live Nation Studios, Youree Henley, Alex Peace-Power, and Mr. Evans.
Gates is represented at William Morris.
Zamiri is represented at Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman.
International sales were launched by The Veterans and CAA Media Finance at the European Film Market in Berlin.
