Neon acquires U.S. rights to Jeff Nichols’ next film, “King Snake,” a Southern gothic horror that follows a young couple who inherit an Arkansas farm and encounter both real-world troubles and supernatural forces. Margaret Qualley and Drew Starkey star as the couple, while Michael Shannon is also set to appear. The film is described as a story of physical and metaphysical threats connected to the property’s history and “dark legacy.”
Variety and Deadline report that FilmNation Entertainment fully finances “King Snake” and is managing worldwide sales. The acquisition covers U.S. distribution rights, while the details of release timing are not provided in the available coverage.
Nichols, known for films including “Loving” and “Mud,” directs the project. The announcements confirm the principal cast and the film’s overall premise, bringing together the Nichols creative team with Neon’s distribution plans in the United States.
