Noah Hawley to Direct ‘Terrified’ Remake for Warner Bros.
Noah Hawley, the Emmy-winning creator of Fargo and Alien: Earth, is venturing into the realm of supernatural horror. Hawley has signed on to direct and produce a reimagining of the Argentine film Terrified (originally titled Aterrados) for Warner Bros.
The project marks a significant shift for the long-gestating American remake. While the project was first announced in 2018 and was previously attached to producer Guillermo del Toro under Fox Searchlight, Hawley is now tapped to lead the new version for Warner Bros., effectively replacing del Toro’s involvement.
Collaboration with Demián Rugna
Hawley isn’t tackling the remake in isolation. He is developing the project in close collaboration with Demián Rugna, the writer and director of the original 2017 Spanish-language feature. Rugna is also well-known for the film When Evil Lurks.
The original 2017 story focuses on a police officer and a team of paranormal researchers investigating a series of inexplicable and malevolent supernatural occurrences centered in a specific neighborhood in Buenos Aires.
Production Details and Hawley’s Track Record
Hawley will produce the film under his Austin-based production banner, 26 Keys. This is the same banner responsible for several high-profile projects, including:
- Alien: Earth: A critically acclaimed series based on the sci-fi franchise, which released its first season on Hulu and FX and is set for a second season.
- Fargo: The anthology series that has earned seven Emmy wins from 70 nominations over five seasons.
- Legion: The FX series based on the Marvel character.
While Hawley is primarily known for his television work, he made his feature film directorial debut in 2019 with Lucy in the Sky. Beyond the screen, Hawley is a prolific author of six novels, with his most recent title, Anthem, published in 2022.
Key Takeaways
- Director/Producer: Noah Hawley via 26 Keys.
- Studio: Warner Bros.
- Source Material: The 2017 Argentine supernatural horror film Terrified (Aterrados).
- Key Collaborator: Original director Demián Rugna.
- Project Status: Reimagining/Remake of the original Buenos Aires-based paranormal investigation story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Guillermo del Toro’s involvement?
While the project was originally set up with del Toro producing for Fox in 2018, Noah Hawley has been tapped to write, direct, and produce the new version for Warner Bros.
What is the plot of the original ‘Terrified’?
The film follows paranormal investigators and a police officer as they probe terrifying, logic-defying events in a neighborhood in Buenos Aires.
What other projects is Noah Hawley known for?
Hawley is the creator of the Emmy-winning series Fargo and the recent Alien: Earth series for Hulu and FX.
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