Companion (film) explained
Companion is an upcoming American science fiction thriller film written and directed by Drew Hancock, produced by Zach Cregger, Raphael Margules and J. D. Lifshitz, and starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén and Rupert Friend.
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on January 10, 2025.
Cast
Production
Development
In February 2023, it was reported that Companion was in the works from New Line Cinema with a script from Drew Hancock, who was also set to direct and Zach Cregger, Raphael Margules, J. D. Lifshitz and Roy Lee set to produce.[1] [2] [3]
Casting
In May 2023, it was announced that Jack Quaid had joined the cast of Companion.[4] [5] [6] The following month, it was announced that Harvey Guillén, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Sophie Thatcher and Rupert Friend had been added to the film's cast.[7] [8] [9]
Filming
Principal photography wrapped in December 2023.
Release
Companion is scheduled to be released on January 10, 2025.[10] [11] The film is also set to include an IMAX release.[12]
Notes and References
- Web site: 'Companion' – Zach Cregger Producing Mysterious Horror Movie for New Line. Bloody Disgusting. John. Squires. February 1, 2023. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515033923/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3749524/companion-zach-cregger-producing-mysterious-horror-movie-for-new-line/. live.
- Web site: BoulderLight, Zach Cregger Set 'Companion' At New Line, Will Produce Thriller From Drew Hancock . Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. February 1, 2023. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515043328/https://deadline.com/2023/02/zach-cregger-producing-companion-horror-thriller-for-new-line-1235246852/. live.
- Web site: New Line's 'Companion' from 'Barbarian' Team Has Been Rated "R" for "Strong Violence" & "Sexual Content". Bloody Disgusting. John. Squires. April 24, 2024. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515040034/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3809527/new-lines-companion-from-barbarian-team-has-been-rated-r-for-strong-violence-sexual-content/. live.
- Web site: 'Companion' – Jack Quaid Starring in Mysterious Sci-fi Horror Movie from 'Barbarian' Team. Bloody Disgusting. John. Squires. May 25, 2023. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515034941/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3763602/companion-jack-quaid-starring-in-mysterious-sci-fi-horror-movie-from-barbarian-team/. live.
- Web site: The Boys Star Jack Quaid Joins New Sci-Fi Movie From Barbarian Filmmaker. ComicBook. Liam. Crowley. May 25, 2023. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515042206/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-boys-jack-quaid-joins-sci-fi-barbarian-filmmaker/. live.
- Web site: Jack Quaid To Star In COMPANION From BARBARIAN'S Zach Cregger. Fangoria. Ryan. Scott. May 25, 2023. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515042046/https://www.fangoria.com/original/jack-quaid-to-star-in-companion-from-barbarians-zach-cregger/. live.
- Web site: 'Companion' – Harvey Guillén and More Join Sci-fi Horror Movie from 'Barbarian' Team. Bloody Disgusting. John. Squires. June 5, 2023. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515035205/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3764730/companion-harvey-guillen-and-more-join-sci-fi-horror-movie-from-barbarian-team/. live.
- Web site: 'Companion' – Sophie Thatcher Joins Sci-fi Horror Movie from 'Barbarian' Team. Bloody Disgusting. John. Squires. June 12, 2023. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515035748/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3765695/companion-sophie-thatcher-joins-sci-fi-horror-movie-from-barbarian-team/. live.
- Web site: 'Companion' – Rupert Friend Joins Sci-fi Horror Movie from 'Barbarian' Team. Bloody Disgusting. Meagan. Navarro. June 20, 2023. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515035942/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3766507/companion-rupert-friend-joins-sci-fi-horror-movie/. live.
- Web site: New Line's 'Companion' from 'Barbarian' Team Releasing in 2025. Bloody Disgusting. John. Squires. May 14, 2024. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515033651/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3812467/new-lines-companion-from-barbarian-team-releasing-in-2025/. live.
- Web site: Warner Bros. Dates 'Mortal Kombat 2' & 'Companion' For 2025; Zach Cregger's 'Weapons' For 2026. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. May 14, 2024. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515034804/https://deadline.com/2024/05/mortal-kombat-2-companion-weapons-release-dates-1235916567/. live.
- Web site: 'Mortal Kombat 2' Lands October 2025 Release Date. Variety. Katcy. Stephan. May 14, 2024. May 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515040533/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/mortal-kombat-2-october-2025-release-date-1236003705/. live.