The teaser trailer for "Weapons," penned and helmed by Zach Cregger, captivates with haunting imagery of children fleeing their homes in a harrowing narrative unfolding on screen. Warner Bros. is set to unleash this chilling tale upon theaters on August 8th. The ensemble cast boasts names like Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan, promising a powerhouse performance lineup.
"Weapons" weaves a multi-layered tale centered around a serene town marred by the mysterious disappearance of children under the cover of night. A haunting voiceover in the trailer solemnly reveals, "Those kids walked out of their homes. No one led them away. No one compelled them." Behind the scenes, Cregger joins forces with producers Roy Lee, J.D. Lifshitz, Raphael Margules, and Miri Yoon to bring this mesmerizing story to life.
Earlier in 2023, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that New Line emerged victorious in a fiercely contested bidding war for Cregger's spec script for "Weapons," securing the filmmaker's talents with an eight-figure deal for both writing and directing duties. In 2022, Cregger's directorial debut, "Barbarian," starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long, captured cult status, amassing over $45 million at the global box office.
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas earlier this month, Cregger captivated audiences by unveiling the first footage from "Weapons." Richard Brener, head of New Line, The film was highly praised as "an enthralling and unpredictable voyage, woven with an abundant splash of wild creativity.""
Cregger began his Hollywood journey as a member of the comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know and has since starred in series such as "Dads With Kids" and "Wrecked." Next on his horizon, Cregger is scripting and directing a reboot of the iconic "Resident Evil" franchise, with THR recently reporting that Abrams, a standout from "Weapons," is being considered for the lead role.
