Universal has been trying to revitalize its iconic monsters for years.
Wolf Manwas originally announced in 2020 hot off the heels ofThe Invisible Man.
9When Is the Release Date for ‘Wolf Man’?
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8Will ‘Wolf Man’ Be in Theaters or Streaming?
Wolf Manwill premiere exclusively in theaters this January and will have select showings in IMAX theaters.
7What Is ‘Wolf Man’ Rated?
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The MPA has givenWolf MananR-rating for “bloody violent content, grisly images and some language.
6How Long Is ‘Wolf Man’?
Wolf Manhas a runtime of 103 minutes(1 hour and 43 minutes).
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Coincidentally, this is the same runtime as the character’s last big-screen outing in 2010’sThe WolfmanstarringBenicio del Toro.
5Is There a Trailer for ‘Wolf Man’?
Universal Pictures unleashedthe official teaser trailer forWolf Manon Friday, September 6.
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4Who Stars In ‘Wolf Man’?
Abbott most recently starred oppositeAaron Taylor-Johnsonin Sony’s Spider-Man spin-offKraven the Hunter.
Julia Garnerwas added to the castin January 2024.
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Garner is most known for her 3-time Emmy-winning role as Ruth Langmore on the Netflix seriesOzark.
She also starred as con artist Anna Delvey in the hit Netflix limited seriesInventing Anna.
3What Will ‘Wolf Man’ Be About?
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The official synopsis forWolf Manby Universal Pictures reads:
What if someone you loved became something else?
While there, he stabs a werewolf who is attacking a young woman.
Larry is then bitten by the wolf, thus turning into one himself.
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Two years after the release ofWolf Man,Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Manwas released.
2Who Is Making ‘Wolf Man’?
Cianfrance had previously directed Gosling in several films, includingBlue ValentineandThe Place Beyond the Pines.
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This isn’t Whannell’s first directing gig as he’d previously directed the critically acclaimedThe Invisible ManandUpgrade.
As previously mentioned, Leigh Whannell will be directing the film.
Whannell also penned the script for the film alongside his wife,Corbett Tuck.
Wolf Man follows Lawrence Talbot as he returns to his ancestral home following his brother’s disappearance. In the village nearby, a brutal beast is terrorizing the residents, and Lawrence finds himself entangled in the hunt for the creature. As the mystery unfolds, he faces enigmatic family ties and a haunting curse.
A previous draft of the film’s script was written byDumb MoneyscribesLauren Schuker BlumandRebecca Angelo.
Jason Blumwill be producingWolf Man, marking his second venture into the world of Universal monsters afterThe Invisible Man.
1When and Where Did ‘Wolf Man’ Film?
Filming forWolf Manbegan in March 2024, with Jason Blum announcing the start of production on X.
Production largely took place in Mangaroa, Upper Hutt, New Zealand.
As the mystery unfolds, he faces enigmatic family ties and a haunting curse.
