CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 12: Michael B. Jordan attends the photo-call of 'Farenheit 451' during the 71st Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France. (Andrea Raffin / Shutterstock.com)
Key Takeaways:
– Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are developing a secret project together
– Currently rumored to revolve around vampires taking on the Ku Klux Klan in the ’30s South
– Coogler has reportedly injected anime influences into the film
– The movie is scheduled for theatrical release on March 7, 2025
– Coogler will also be producing the film alongside Proximity Media partners Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian
“Black Panther” duo Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are surprisingly teaming up again for a new project. Following their collaboration on successful titles such as ‘Fruitvale Station’, ‘Creed’, ‘Black Panther’ and its sequel ‘Wakanda Forever’ the dynamic duo are allegedly working on a vampire film set in the ’30s South.
A Secretive Project on the Horizon
The enigmatic project which Coogler, also noted for his work on The X-Files reboot, has penned, is under wraps at Warner Bros. studio. Expected to have a budget of around $90 million, the film has a confirmed theatrical release date of March 7, 2025.
Conjectured to be drenched in heavy anime influences, the film takes an interesting turn as rumors surround it being about vampires battling the Ku Klux Klan. This conjecture is built to become a reality considering the film’s setting during the Jim Crow era South, a time when the Klan was at its peak.
Possible Dual Role Elevates Intrigue
Interestingly, Jordan’s role in this secretive venture has us all intrigued. World of Reel has heated this speculation by suggesting Jordan may take on two roles in this mysterious setting.
Executives and buyers interested in the project were ushered into the Beverly Hills offices of WME, the agency representing Coogler and Jordan. This trip was a prerequisite for gaining a sneak peek of the movie script and details about the project. The project maintains a cloak of secrecy, but interests are peaked with inquiries about the rumored setting.
Production Team and Start Date
Adding more weight to this project, Coogler’s Proximity Media partners – Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian are roped in to produce the film. Executive production is in the capable hands of Rebecca Cho, Will Greenfield, and twice Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Goransson. Goransson is best known for his Oscar wins with “Black Panther” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer”. Production of this mysterious movie is slated to commence in April.
The Big Question
While vampire movies and period pieces are no novelty in Hollywood, this rumored unconventional plot twist has sparked a flame of curiosity among film enthusiasts. And although there is no confirmation that this proposal is indeed true, it undeniably presents a unique perspective on the never-ending saga of vampire-themed films. The thought of Coogler and Jordan venturing into a plotline where vampires combat the bigotry of the Klan seems an exciting prospect.
A project with Coogler and Jordan at the helm, against the backdrop of 1930’s South, offers an intriguing prospect. The layer of secrecy surrounding the project only serves to fuel the anticipation. Stay tuned for updates.
