Just what is it with James Wan and creepy doll creatures? Not content with unleashing Annabelle on the world via The Conjuring and its spin-offs, he's now producing a new horror pic called M3GAN.
Luke Cage veteran Akela Cooper wrote the script, which sees a brilliant toy company roboticist who uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to emotionally bond with her newly orphaned niece. But when the doll’s programming works too well, she becomes overprotective of her new friend... with terrifying results. Crank up the dun... dun... duuur! sound effect machine! “Pretty much the concept is about embracing technology too much and relying too much on it,” Wan tells The Hollywood Reporter. “And what happens with technology runs amok. It’s a commentary on the world we live in and it feels relevant.”
While Wan has a history of horror, he's leaving directing duties this time to Gerard Johnstone, and Jason Blum's Blumhouse company will finance the low-budget effort. "I had such a great time working together with Jason on Insidious, a film that did a lot of good for both of us,” Wan says. “I don’t forget where I started from and I’m grateful and appreciative of Jason. We’ve been looking for something to collaborate on again since."
Wan's own directing career continues with Aquaman, due out on 14 December.
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