Minority Mindset

Sean Cunningham, one of the original creators of Friday the 13th, has revealed plans for a new film that aims to recapture the feel of the classic movies. He told TMZ that the recent combination of Warner Bros. and Paramount is a positive step for the project. The main obstacle to getting a new film made had been the split ownership of the Friday the 13th rights between the two studios, but that issue is now expected to be resolved.

Timothée Chalamet intentionally blurred his vision for a role by wearing special contact lenses that made him nearsighted. He then wore glasses to correct the artificial nearsightedness. Director Josh Safdie revealed they used +10 lenses to blur his vision, then -10 prescription lenses in his glasses. This meant that when his glasses came off, he couldn’t see clearly at all. Safdie described the experience as disorienting for Chalamet, who felt like he was “in a fishbowl.” Chalamet was so dedicated to the role that he told the director he’d do anything asked of him. Whether that dedication will translate to success remains to be seen.

Eddie Murphy will be joined by several familiar faces from the original series, including Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, and Packy Lee. The cast is also expanding with exciting new additions like Rebecca Ferguson (known for Dune) and Barry Keoghan (The Banshees of Inisherin). Tim Roth, famous for Pulp Fiction, will also be appearing after some changes were made to his character.