Final Destination: Bloodlines is an upcoming American supernatural horror film and the sixth installment in the Final Destination film series. It is directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein and written by Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor. The film is produced by New Line Cinema and will be scheduled to be released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures in 2025.
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| Based on | Characters by Jeffrey Reddick |
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| Cinematography | Christian Sebaldt |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
editThe cast includes:[1]
- Tony Todd as William Bludworth
- Brec Bassinger
- Teo Briones
- Kaitlyn Santa Juana
- Richard Harmon
- Anna Lore
- Owen Patrick Joyner
- Max Lloyd-Jones
- Rya Kihlstedt
- Tinpo Lee
Production
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Before the release of Final Destination 5 in 2011, series actor Tony Todd said that if the film were to be successful, two sequels would be filmed back-to-back.[2] In January 2019, New Line Cinema announced a new installment was in development. Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan wrote the initial script, described as a "re-imagining" of the franchise.[3][4] In March 2020, series producer Craig Perry said the film would be set "in the world of first responders" and feature EMTs, firefighters, and police officers. When asked if it was in the same canon as the previous installments, he said, "Reboot is probably too strong of a word ... it makes it sound like they're going to change everything, but it's definitely a Final Destination movie".[5] That October, series creator Jeffrey Reddick confirmed a sixth film had been in the works prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
In October 2021, Lori Evans Taylor was reported to be the new writer for the film.[7] In January 2022, HBO Max announced it would distribute the film, Jon Watts joined the project as a producer, and Taylor was confirmed to have written the screenplay alongside Guy Busick.[8] That July, Reddick revealed the film would differ from the franchise's formula.[9] In September that year, Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein were selected from over two hundred candidates to direct the film. During a Zoom meeting with executives and producers from New Line to make their pitch, Lipovsky and Stein staged a freak accident like the ones in the films at the end of the call; insiders said the joke, which featured a combination of prerecorded footage and visual effects and demonstrated the filmmakers' passion for the film, got them hired.[10] In September 2023, Tony Todd officially signed on to reprise his role as William Bludworth. The film will explore the character's backstory.[11] In March 2024, it was announced that the film would be released in theaters by Warner Bros. Pictures.[12] Most of the cast was also revealed.[1]
Principal photography was scheduled to take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, from July to October 2023,[13] but in mid-July, production was delayed due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.[14] With Christian Sebaldt as cinematographer, filming instead took place in Vancouver from March 4 to May 13, 2024.[12][15]
Release
editFinal Destination: Bloodlines is scheduled to be released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures in 2025.[12] The film will be released in IMAX theaters in addition to standard format.[16]
References
edit- ^ a b Kit, Borys (March 28, 2024). "Final Destination: Bloodlines Finds Cast with Brec Bassinger, Teo Briones, Kaitlyn Santa Juana (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ thehorrorchick (January 31, 2011). "Exclusive: Tony Todd Talks Final Destination 5! Parts 6 and 7 Already in the Cards?". Dread Central. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ Kit, Borys (January 11, 2019). "Final Destination Reboot in the Works With Saw Franchise Writers (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ "Final Destination: Bloodlines". Writer's Guild of America West. October 15, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Sandwell, Ian (March 14, 2020). "Final Destination producer teases details about new movie". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ Alvar, Natasha (October 5, 2020). "Interview: Final Destination Creator Jeffrey Reddick Discusses Don't Look Back". Cultured Vultures. Archived from the original on October 14, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 25, 2021). "STX Takes Global On Melissa Barrera Thriller Bed Rest From Lori Evans Taylor". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ Kit, Borys (January 11, 2022). "Spider-Man Director Jon Watts to Produce Final Destination Relaunch for New Line, HBO Max". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- ^ Mantilla, Ryan (July 2, 2022). "Final Destination 6: Jeffrey Reddick Reveals Film Won't Follow Usual Formula". Collider. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 23, 2022). "Final Destination 6 Finds Its Directors in Freaks Filmmakers (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ DiVincenzo, Alex (September 13, 2023). "Final Destination 6 – Horror Icon Tony Todd Will Return!". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ a b c Scott, Ryan (March 5, 2024). "Final Destination: Bloodlines Begins Filming". Fangoria. Archived from the original on March 6, 2024. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ "British Columbia In Production". Creative BC Film Commission. Archived from the original on May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ Nemiroff, Perri (August 3, 2023). "Final Destination 6 Is Ready to Go After the Strike, According to Franchise Creator". Collider. Archived from the original on January 13, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "DGC BC Production List". Directors Guild of Canada. April 19, 2024. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024. Alt URL
- ^ Squires, John (August 12, 2024). "'Final Destination: Bloodlines' Will Be a Theatrical (and IMAX) Release". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
