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Maika Monroe Cast as Lead in Psychological Horror 'Victorian Psycho'

The 'It Follows' star replaces Margaret Qualley in the adaptation of Virginia Feito's bestselling novel, with production set to begin in August.

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Overview

  • Maika Monroe will portray Winifred Notty, a psychopathic governess, in the upcoming film directed by Zachary Wigon.
  • The film is an adaptation of Virginia Feito's 1858-set novel about a governess whose sinister actions unravel at a remote gothic manor.
  • Monroe replaces Margaret Qualley, whose exit prompted A24 to withdraw as the film's U.S. distributor.
  • Anton is fully financing the production and handling international rights, while talks for a new U.S. distributor are ongoing.
  • Production is scheduled to start in August, with Thomasin McKenzie also cast alongside Monroe.