Brian De Palma To Switch LIGHTS OUT For Aurora
Variety brings word of filmmaker Brian De Palma, whose resumè which includes Scarface, Carrie and Carlito’s Way is one that speaks for itself. Replacing previously-announced Hitman helmer Xavier Gens, De Palma will now direct the new film, Lights Out, which sees an unsuspecting female protagonist who happens to be blind, caught in an a dangerous plot to expose a high level assassination program, forcing her to use her other senses to fight for her survival.
Casting is currently underway for principle roles, including a Chinese lead with a script by Jeff Byrd and Lamont Magee, and Huace Media, Aurora Alliance, Arclight, and Toronto-based The Film Farm producing.
Native New Yorker. Been writing for a long time now, and I enjoy what I do. Be nice to me!