Paul Dano is set to star in Paramount Pictures’ remake of the 1981 supernatural thriller “Possession.” The announcement comes as the film’s cast expands: Dano will join Callum Turner and Margaret Qualley, with character details for Dano not publicly disclosed. Across reports, the production is described as a new take on the original, which debuted in 1981 and is often cited as an arthouse and psychological horror work. The 1981 film is directed by Andrzej Żuławski and features Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani.
The remake is guided by Parker Finn, who is credited as writer-director for the project. Finn previously directed “Smile” and is also associated with the “Smile” horror franchise, and he is set to bring his own script to the Paramount production. The remake’s development status and further plot specifics are not detailed in the available accounts, but the casting update confirms Dano’s involvement alongside Turner and Qualley.
