The sci-fi horror film 11817, directed and produced by Louis Leterrier, is currently being presented to buyers at Cannes. Written by Matthew Robinson, the story follows a family of four who are trapped inside their house indefinitely by inexplicable forces. As they run out of modern luxuries and life essentials, they must learn to be resourceful in order to survive and outsmart whatever is keeping them trapped.
The film, which is currently in the casting stage, will be produced by Leterrier’s Carrousel Studios, Rocket Science, Thank You Studios, Chernin Entertainment (A North Road Company), and 3 Arts Entertainment. Various producers involved in the project include Leterrier, Thomas Benski, Omar Sy, Lars Sylvest, Kori Adelson, Oly Obst, Thorsten Schumacher, Joe Neurauter, and Cecile Gaget. Rocket Science will handle foreign sales and fully finance the project while CAA Media Finance will represent domestic rights.
Louis Leterrier has expressed his excitement about the original concept of the film and the family at its center. He emphasized the importance of creating projects where audiences can connect with characters on an emotional level. In addition to this film, Leterrier has also produced and directed hit TV shows like Netflix’s Lupin and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
Rocket Science’s Cannes slate this year includes projects like Ali Abbasi’s Donald Trump pic The Apprentice and Cliffhanger. Leterrier is represented by CAA Entertainment 360/LBI Sloan Offer Weber & Dern UBBA in France while Robinson is represented by CAA 3 Arts Ziffren Brittenham.[The end]
