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Gael García Bernal joins M. Night Shyamalan’s new film

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Gael García Bernal (Babel, The Wasp Network) has become the latest addition to the cast of M. Night Shyamalan’s as-yet-untitled next film. Details on the project are shrouded in secrecy, but Shyamalan has been quietly assembling his cast over the past couple of months, with Garcia Bernal joining a growing ensemble that also includes Eliza […]

Abbey Lee, Nikki Amuka-Bird and Ken Leung join M. Night Shyamalan’s next

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Deadline is reporting that Abbey Lee (The Neon Demon), Nikki Amuka-Bird (Avenue 5) and Ken Leung (The Hangover) have joined the cast of writer-director M. Night Shyamalan’s next film. The new additions join the previously announced Eliza Scanlen (Little Women), Thomasin McKenzie (Jojo Rabbit), Aaron Pierre (Krypton), Alex Wolff (Hereditary) and Vicky Krieps (The Girl […]

Casting underway on M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film

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As reported by Variety, M. Night Shyamalan is in the early process of casting his latest film with Jojo Rabbit’s Thomasin McKenzie and Heredtiary’s Alex Wolff leading the names of stars in negotiations alongside Eliza Scanlen (Little Women), Aaron Pierre (Krypton), and Vicky Krieps (The Girl in the Spider’s Web). Reports state that M. Night […]

Untitled M. Night Shyamalan thriller moved from its February 2021 release date

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Last year, Universal Pictures announced two upcoming original thrillers from director M. Night Shyamalan (Split, The Visit, Glass) were set to arrive on 26th February 2021 and 17th February 2023. However, the 2021 untitled film has moved out of its February release date and will remain undated for now. According to Deadline, the film was […]

M. Night Shyamalan uses bathroom breaks to help gauge the success of his movies

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Iconic director M. Night Shyamalan uses bathroom breaks when testing his movies to see if they are going to be a success. There is no question that M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most unique directors around, producing a multitude of fascinating and quirky thrillers with unconventional twists and turns. Shyamalan’s unique approach to […]

Exclusive Interview – Costume designer Caroline Duncan on Servant, working with M. Night Shyamalan, and more

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Alex Moreland talks to costume designer Caroline Duncan about her work on new Apple TV+ series Servant, how she reflects grief through costumes, and more… Note: this interview contains some discussion of grief and bereavement, in keeping with the themes of the show. Hello! So, how did you first get involved with Servant? Hello! I […]

Exclusive Interview – M. Night Shayamalan talks Servant

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As Servant draws in rave reviews and reminds the world what M. Night Shyamalan has hidden in his wheelhouse, Martin Carr recently sat down with him to talk shop. Engaging, informed and truly passionate about every you could imagine Shyamalan opened up on casting, filming and where this sits amongst his back catalogue…. First of […]

TV Review – Servant Season 1

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Martin Carr reviews season one of M. Night Shyamalan’s Servant… We have certain expectations from M. Night Shyamalan when it comes to feature films or television. There should be a guaranteed twist, an ambiguous psychological segue as well as some topical food for thought. He is a writer director with very specific requirements who consistently […]

M. Night Shyamalan’s next two films will be “all weird and dark”

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The Visit and Glass director M. Night Shyamalan has teased his two upcoming projects will be “all weird and dark” but confirms they won’t be connected. In a recent interview with Collider, Shyamalan further explains he will continue to use his style of filmmaking he has been using since The Visit by taking “big tonal risks and try to […]

M. Night Shyamalan’s Servant renewed for season 2 at Apple TV+

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Servant, the Apple TV+ series from producer M. Night Shyamalan, has been renewed for a second season ahead of its 28th November season one premiere. Shyamalan revealed the news when he was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Got to announce something pretty cool on @fallontonight. Season 2 of @Servant, here we […]