Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence has been cast in the upcoming sci-fi thriller 'The Flood,' written and directed by Zach Cregger for New Line Cinema.
Key facts
- •The Flood is scheduled for a theatrical release on August 11, 2028.
- •Production is slated to commence in Europe in early 2027.
- •The film is produced by Amblin Entertainment, Roy Lee, and Miri Yoon of Vertigo Entertainment.
- •Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema acquired the project after it was in turnaround at Netflix.
- •Zach Cregger’s previous film, Weapons, earned $270 million worldwide and a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Amy Madigan.
Jennifer Lawrence is set to star in the sci-fi thriller The Flood, a new project from writer-director Zach Cregger. The film is being produced by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros., which acquired the project after it was placed in turnaround by Netflix earlier this year. The movie is currently scheduled for a theatrical release on August 11, 2028.
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Production and Creative Team
Zach Cregger, who wrote the script based on his original idea, will also serve as a producer on the film. He is reuniting with the studio following the success of his 2025 horror mystery, Weapons. Production for The Flood is scheduled to begin in Europe during the first months of 2027. Amblin Entertainment is producing the project alongside Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo Entertainment. While the creative team is established, specific plot details and additional casting information have not yet been disclosed.
Background on the Filmmakers
The project follows Cregger’s recent work, including the horror film Weapons, which grossed $270 million worldwide and earned an Academy Award for actress Amy Madigan. Cregger also recently directed a Resident Evil film for Sony and Constantin. Warner Bros. Motion Picture chairs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, citing the studio's previous experience with Cregger on Weapons.
Jennifer Lawrence’s Recent Projects
Jennifer Lawrence, an Academy Award winner for Silver Linings Playbook, is known for her roles in The Hunger Games franchise and films such as Causeway and No Hard Feelings. Her recent work includes a Golden Globe-nominated performance in the drama Die My Love. Through her production company, Excellent Cadaver, Lawrence has produced several projects, including the documentary Bread and Roses. Her upcoming slate includes the Martin Scorsese-directed film What Happens at Night, in which she stars alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
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