Never Let Go (2024 film) explained

Director:Alexandre Aja
Cinematography:Maxime Alexandre
Distributor:Lionsgate
Runtime:101 minutes[1]
Country:United States
Language:English

Never Let Go is an upcoming American survival horror film directed by Alexandre Aja and written by Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby. The film stars Halle Berry, Percy Daggs IV, Anthony B. Jenkins, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park, and Stephanie Lavigne.

Never Let Go is scheduled to be released in the United States by Lionsgate on September 20, 2024.

Premise

A family consisting of a mother and her twin sons has suffered from the torment of a malicious spirit for many years. However, when one of the boys starts to doubt the existence of the evil, the family's sacred bond is broken, leading to a dangerous fight for survival.

Cast

Production

In August 2020, Kevin Coughlin and Ryan Grassby's horror script Mother Land was acquired by Shawn Levy's company 21 Laps Entertainment with Lionsgate Films set to distribute.[2] In April 2021, Mark Romanek was hired to direct the film.[3] The following month, it was announced that Romanek left the project and Alexandre Aja was set to direct with Halle Berry joining the cast.[4] In June 2022, Lionsgate sold the international rights to multiple companies during the Cannes Film Festival.[5] In April 2023, Percy Daggs IV and Anthony B. Jenkins joined the cast of the now titled film, Never Let Go.[6] In May 2024, it was revealed that Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park, and Stephanie Lavigne were added to the cast.[7] Principal photography took place in Vancouver, British Columbia from April 17 to June 2, 2023.[8] [9]

Release

Never Let Go is set to premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 19, 2024,[10] before being released theatrically in the United States on September 20.[11] It was originally set for September 27.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Never Let Go (15). BBFC. August 14, 2024.
  2. Web site: Anthony. D'Alessandro. Lionsgate Acquires Horror Spec 'Mother Land'; 21 Laps' Shawn Levy & Dan Cohen To Produce. December 12, 2016. Deadline Hollywood. February 3, 2023. November 18, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118012000/https://deadline.com/2020/08/lionsgate-horror-mother-land-shawn-levy-strangers-things-to-produce-1203025318/. live.
  3. Web site: Mike Jr.. Fleming. Director Mark Romanek Returns To Movies With 'Mother Land' At Lionsgate & 21 Laps. April 6, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. February 3, 2023. April 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210406194248/https://deadline.com/2021/04/mark-romanek-directs-mother-land-lionsgate-21-laps-1234728665/. live.
  4. Web site: Andreas. Wiseman. Halle Berry To Star In Thriller 'Mother Land' For Lionsgate, 'Stranger Things' Outfit 21 Laps & Director Alexandre Aja — Cannes Market Hot Pic. May 9, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. February 3, 2023. March 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230305032341/https://deadline.com/2022/05/halle-berry-stranger-things-arrival-producer-mother-land-lionsgate-cannes-1235019878/. live.
  5. Web site: Andreas. Wiseman. Lionsgate Inks Raft Of Multimillion-Dollar Pre-Sales On Movie Slate Including 'Hunger Games' Prequel & 'Dirty Dancing' Sequel. May 9, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. February 3, 2023. February 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230203030101/https://deadline.com/2022/06/hunger-games-dirty-dancing-lionsgate-big-deals-international-buyers-1235054615/. live.
  6. Web site: Matt. Grobar. Percy Daggs IV & Anthony B. Jenkins Join Halle Berry Thriller 'Never Let Go' From Lionsgate, 21 Laps. April 19, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. April 19, 2023. December 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231225213004/https://deadline.com/2023/04/halle-berry-thriller-never-let-go-adds-percy-daggs-iv-anthony-b-jenkins-1235330244/. live.
  7. Web site: Michaela. Zee. 'Never Let Go' Trailer: Halle Berry Battles an Evil Spirit to Survive in New Horror Film Directed by Alexandre Aja. May 16, 2024. Variety. May 23, 2024. May 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240522234837/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/never-let-go-trailer-halle-berry-1236005689/. live.
  8. Web site: March 30, 2023 . In Production . https://web.archive.org/web/20230330202457/https://creativebc.com/services/provincial-film-commission/in-production/ . March 30, 2023 . October 8, 2023 . Creative BC Film Commission.
  9. Web site: April 20, 2023 . Never Let Go: Halle Berry / Alexandre Aja horror project is now filming . https://web.archive.org/web/20230512180553/https://www.joblo.com/never-let-go-berry-aja/ . May 12, 2023 . February 19, 2024 . JoBlo.com.
  10. Web site: Fantastic Fest Unveils 2024 Lineup Featuring 'Terrifier 3,' 'Apartment 7A,' 'Anora,' 'Never Let Go' & More. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. August 15, 2024. August 16, 2024.
  11. Web site: Halle Berry Horror Movie Never Let Go Going Earlier In The Fall. August 13, 2024. Anthony. D'Alessandro. Deadline Hollywood. August 13, 2024.
  12. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . April 9, 2024 . The Crow Flies To August, Halle Berry Pic Never Let Go Sets Fall, Saw XI To Slice 2025, 'Best Christmas Pageant Ever' Earlier – Lionsgate Release Date Changes . https://web.archive.org/web/20240409224519/https://deadline.com/2024/04/lionsgate-the-crow-saw-xi-never-let-go-halle-berry-release-dates-1235879683/ . April 9, 2024 . live . April 10, 2024 . Deadline Hollywood.

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