Devon Sawa is prepared to cross the torch after starring within the teen horror-comedy film Idle Arms.
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed Tuesday that Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk have been employed to write an up to date model of the movie for Sony Photos. Jason Reitman is serving as a producer, alongside Crew Todd’s Jennifer Todd and Suzanne Todd. A director has not but been introduced.
Sawa, who performed the lead function within the 1999 authentic, took to social media to provide his blessing. “I mean if anyone’s gonna do it, better be them two fine lads,” he wrote. “Good luck fellas.”
Later, Sawa — who can be identified for Last Vacation spot and the collection Chucky — posted that his 10-year-old son was excited that Stranger Issues standout Wolfhard can be concerned within the new challenge.
Sawa wrote that his son mentioned, “Awesome!! Finn Wolfhard from the coolest show Stranger Things is making a new movie called Idle Hands!!” The actor claimed that when he defined that he was the one who starred within the authentic, his baby replied, “Sure dad. Whatever you say — can I have a snack?”
Moreover, when a social media consumer commented {that a} new Idle Arms wasn’t wanted, Sawa replied, “It’ll be fun. I’m excited.”
Sony launched the primary Idle Arms on April 30, 1999 — which occurred to be 10 days after the taking pictures at Columbine Excessive College — and it collected simply over $4 million on the field workplace. However the movie has since garnered a cult following.
Rodman Flender directed the unique film, and the forged consists of Seth Inexperienced, Elden Henson, Jessica Alba and Vivica A. Fox. Idle Arms stars Sawa as teenage stoner Anton, whose proper hand is lifeless set on endeavor a murderous rampage after turning into possessed.
Wolfhard and Bryk co-wrote and co-directed Neon’s forthcoming horror-comedy flick Hell of a Summer time.
This information follows Sony rebooting the horror franchise that started with the 1997 teen slasher film I Know What You Did Final Summer time. The brand new entry is ready to hit theaters July 15, 2025.
