Apartment_7A

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Apartment 7A

Upcoming American film by Natalie Erika James

Apartment 7A is an upcoming American psychological thriller film directed by Natalie Erika James, who co-wrote the screenplay with Christian White and Skylar James, based on a story by Skylar James. It is intended to serve as a prequel to Rosemary's Baby (1968), the third film, and fourth installment overall in the Rosemary's Baby franchise. The plots and characters are based on the 1968 adaptation of the 1967 novel of the same name by Ira Levin. Julia Garner, Jim Sturgess, and Dianne Wiest star in the lead roles.

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The film is set to be released in fall of 2024 on Paramount+, by Paramount Pictures.

Premise

Set in 1965 New York City, the film is said to center around a young dancer who rents a room from an elderly couple.[1][2][lower-alpha 1]

Cast

Production

In March 2021, it was reported Natalie Erika James would direct the psychological thriller film Apartment 7A. James co-wrote the screenplay with Christian White, based on a previous draft of the script written by Skylar James. John Krasinski, Allyson Seeger, Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller produced the film, which was a joint-venture production between Paramount Players, Sunday Night Productions and Platinum Dunes. Following the success of the A Quiet Place franchise, the project was among several scripts that the studio was developing with a similar tone. Apartment 7A was chosen from those projects to quickly enter pre-production.[10]

In January 2022, Julia Garner was revealed to be starring in the leading role.[4] In March, Dianne Wiest joined the cast.[5] By the time filming had ended, additional casting announcements included Marli Siu[8] and Rosy McEwen.[9]

Principal photography began on March 15, 2022, in London.[11] On June 4, it was announced that filming had wrapped.[12][8] Later that month, Bloody Disgusting reported that the film was secretly a prequel to Rosemary's Baby (1968), the film adaptation of Ira Levin's eponymous 1967 novel.[3] In August, the Writers Guild of America determined the film's final writing credits and confirmed it to be based on Levin's novel.[13] Reshoots took place in April and May 2023.[14]

Release

The film will premiere on Paramount+ in the United States and select international territories sometime in the lead-up to Halloween 2024.[2]

Notes

  1. Bloody Disgusting reported that the character will be Terry Gionoffrio, the woman who dies at the beginning of Rosemary's Baby.[3]

References

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    Ruimy, Jordan (June 24, 2023). "'Apartment 7A': Paramount's Prequel to 'Rosemary's Baby' Said to be "Very Intense"". World of Reel. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
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    Complex, Valerie (April 26, 2024). "Julia Garner's 'Rosemary's Baby' Prequel 'Apartment 7A' To Launch In Fall On Paramount+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
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    Miska, Brad (June 29, 2022). "Rosemary's Baby – Is Paramount's Apartment 7A a Secret Prequel?! [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
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    Kroll, Justin (January 7, 2022). "Julia Garner To Star in Thriller Apartment 7A For Paramount Players, Sunday Night And Platinum Dunes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
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    Kit, Borys (March 14, 2022). "Dianne Wiest Joins Julia Garner In Psychological Thriller Apartment 7A". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
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    Poisuo, Pauli (July 26, 2023). "Apartment 7A Cast, Director, Rumors And More Details". Looper.com (via Static Media). Retrieved August 11, 2023.
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    Rodgers, Matt (June 26, 2023). "Julia Garner-headlined horror Apartment 7A is a covert Rosemary's Baby prequel". Flickering Myth. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  8. [8]
    Miska, Brad (June 9, 2022). "Apartment 7A – Filming Wraps on Relic Director's Next Starring Ozark's Julia Garner!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  9. [9]
    Jackson, Angelique (March 16, 2023). "CAA Signs 'The Alienist,' 'Apartment 7A' Actor Rosy McEwen (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  10. [10]
    Kroll, Justin (March 18, 2021). "Natalie Erika James To Direct Thriller Apartment 7A For Paramount, Sunday Night Productions And Platinum Dunes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
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    "Apartment 7A". Production List. Film & Television Industry Alliance. February 21, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  12. [12]
    James, Natalie Erika (June 4, 2022). "WRAAAAAPPED on APARTMENT 7A. What a ride 🫠🫠🫠". Retrieved June 4, 2022 – via Instagram.
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    "Apartment 7A". Writers Guild of America West. August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  14. [14]
    "Molly Glinn". The Talent Manager. November 23, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
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