US Edition‘Conjuring’ Prequel Movie in the Works After ‘Last Rites’ Breaks Franchise Box Office Records
The new prequel is in development after 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' earned $487 million globally, with Rodrigue Huart in talks to direct the expanding horror franchise.
- Recently, Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema greenlit an untitled Conjuring prequel, with short-film director Rodrigue Huart in talks to direct.
- Following the film's surprise success, New Line officially greenlit the next chapter after Last Rites' strong debut, positioning a new prequel as a fresh beginning.
- Huart, though without feature credits, won SXSW's Midnight Short Jury Award for Transylvanie and the creative team includes Richard Naing and Ian Goldberg as co-writers.
- Casting remains uncertain as it is unclear whether Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson will return, so new actors will likely lead, while HBO develops The Conjuring television series.
- With $2.7 billion across nine films, James Wan, franchise creator, and Peter Safran, producer on every installment, show the Conjuring universe can evolve beyond its founders.
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'Conjuring' Prequel in Works After the Success of 'Last Rites', Details Inside
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. The 'Conjuring' prequel is in development at Warner Bros. and New Line, with talks currently underway with short film director Rodrigue Huart. Entertainment News | 'Conjuring' Prequel in Works After the Success of 'Last Rites', Details Inside.
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A new ‘Conjuring’ prequel is officially happening — but fans will freak when they see who may direct
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'The Conjuring' launches a prequel centered on Ed and Lorraine Warren
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