Christopher Abbott Replaces Ryan Gosling in 'Wolf Man', Leigh Whannell Returns as Director
The Universal and Blumhouse production, set for release on October 25, 2024, will follow a man whose family is being terrorized by a lethal predator.
- Christopher Abbott, known for his roles in 'Sanctuary', 'Possessor', and 'Poor Things', has been confirmed to replace Ryan Gosling in the lead role for Blumhouse and Universal Pictures' upcoming 'Wolf Man' movie.
- Leigh Whannell, director of 'The Invisible Man', has returned to the project after initially stepping down in 2021. Gosling, despite leaving the acting role, remains involved as an executive producer.
- The film, scheduled for release on October 25, 2024, will follow a man whose family is being terrorized by a lethal predator. Specific plot details remain under wraps.
- The script for 'Wolf Man' was written by Whannell, Corbett Tuck, Lauren Schuker Blum, and Rebecca Angelo.
- This marks Whannell's second monster movie and fourth directing collaboration with Blumhouse, following the success of 2020's 'The Invisible Man'.