French filmmaker Louis Leterrier, who is best known for his work on action movies such as Transporter, The Incredible Hulk, and Fast X, has officially signed on to direct the upcoming sci-fi horror movie titled 11817.
“Directing projects where the audience gets behind the characters has always been my focus,” Leterrier said in a statement. “However complex, flawed, and heroic, we identify with them as we live through their journey. It’s what excites me about 11817’s wholly original concept and the family at the heart of our story. This is an experience that movie audiences won’t forget.”
Even though this will be his first time directing a horror project, Leterrier already has a bit of experience with this kind of genre after previously joining the crew of 1997’s Alien Resurrection as an on-set production assistant. Besides 11817, he is expected to return to the Fast & Furious franchise to helm its eleventh installment, which will debut in 2025.
What to expect from 11817?
11817 is written by Matthew Robinson, with Cecile Gaget set to executive produce. In addition to directing, Leterrier is also producing the project alongside Thomas Benski, Omar Sy, Lars Sylvest, Kori Adelson, Oly Obst, Thorsten Schumacher, and Joe Neurauter. It is a production by Carrousel Studios, Rocket Science, Thank You Studios, Chernin Entertainment, and 3 Arts Entertainment.
“In the film, inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely. As both modern luxuries and life-or-death essentials begin to run out, the family must learn how to be resourceful to survive and outsmart who – or what – is keeping them trapped,” reads the synopsis.
