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LaKeith Stanfield Exits ‘Molepeople’ Horror Movie, Director Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage
Ben Wheatley (“Normal”) is taking over directing duties for Paramount Primal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster’s upcoming movie, “Molepeople.” Rob Savage (“The Boogeyman, “Other Mommy”), who was set to helm the project, has departed due to scheduling conflicts, with previously announced star LaKeith Stanfield also exiting the film. “Molepeople” was announced earlier this month during Blumhouse […]
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Ben Wheatley (“Normal”) is taking over directing duties for Paramount Primal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster’s upcoming movie, “Molepeople.” Rob Savage (“The Boogeyman, “Other Mommy”), who was set to helm the project, has departed due to scheduling conflicts, with previously announced star LaKeith Stanfield also exiting the film. “Molepeople” was announced earlier this month during Blumhouse […]
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According to Variety’s source item, LaKeith Stanfield Exits ‘Molepeople’ Horror Movie, Director Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage, Ben Wheatley (“Normal”) is taking over directing duties for Paramount Primal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster’s upcoming movie, “Molepeople.” Rob Savage (“The Boogeyman, “Other Mommy”), who was set to helm the project, has departed due to scheduling conflicts, with previously announced star LaKeith Stanfield also exiting the film. “Molepeople” was announced earlier this month during Blumhouse […]
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