Overview

• Robert Rodriguez, director of the original 1998 film, will produce the remake of 'The Faculty.'
• Drew Hancock, whose debut feature 'Companion' has received critical acclaim, has been tapped to write the script.
• The original film, written by Kevin Williamson, followed high school students uncovering an alien invasion among their teachers.
• The Faculty gained cult status over the years, earning $63.2 million at the box office from a $15 million budget.
• BoulderLight, the production company behind 'Barbarian,' is set to produce the remake, further solidifying its focus on horror projects.