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Jennifer Lawrence Boards Zach Cregger’s Original Sci-Fi New Line Pic ‘The Flood’
Jennifer Lawrence has been cast as the lead in director Zach Cregger's upcoming science fiction thriller "The Flood" at New Line Cinema. This represents a reunion between Cregger and Warner Bros. following the critical and commercial success of his previous film "Weapons," which grossed $270 million worldwide and topped the domestic box office for four consecutive weeks.
The film is scheduled for release on 11 August 2028, with Cregger directing, writing and producing the project based on his original concept. Amblin Entertainment, alongside Roy Lee and Miri Yoon's Vertigo Entertainment, are producing the film, though plot details remain confidential. Lawrence, an Academy Award winner for "Silver Linings Playbook," brings significant star power to the ambitious production whilst continuing to develop projects through her production company Excellent Cadaver.
In short
- Jennifer Lawrence cast in Zach Cregger's original sci-fi thriller "The Flood" at New Line Cinema
- Film reunites Cregger and Warner Bros. after "Weapons" earned $270 million globally
- Release date set for August 2028; plot details being withheld
Explained simply
The Flood is a science fiction film being developed by Amblin Entertainment and other major studios. The original concept is being directed and written by Zach Cregger and is scheduled for release on 11 August 2028.
Zach Cregger previously directed Weapons, a film that earned $270 million worldwide and held the top spot at the domestic box office for four consecutive weeks. This commercial success has established him as a proven filmmaker.
Jennifer Lawrence, an Academy Award winner, has been cast as the lead. Lawrence is a prominent actress known for major Hollywood film roles.