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Searchlight Pictures Wins Bidding War for William Gillies’ Thriller Spec Incidents

The purchase cements Gillies as a rising thriller talent following the SXSW debut of Hallow Road.

Overview

  • Searchlight Pictures secured the spec script Incidents after an 11-way bidding contest.
  • The psychological thriller is said to follow a woman who escapes an attempted abduction and then seeks to uncover her kidnapper’s motive, though those plot details remain unconfirmed.
  • Gillies gained industry attention with Hallow Road, which premiered to strong reviews at SXSW 2025.
  • No director, cast or production timeline has been disclosed for Incidents as of mid-August 2025.
  • Gillies’ development slate also includes a second feature for Pulse Films and television projects with Netflix/Bad Wolf and Mam Tor.