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Lionsgate Revives Classic Thriller ‘Magic’ With Sam Raimi at the Helm
Acclaimed filmmaker Sam Raimi has been tapped by Lionsgate to direct a modern adaptation of Magic, the psychological thriller novel by William Goldman.
Sam Raimi has been hired by Lionsgate to direct a new adaptation of Magic, the psychological thriller novel written by William Goldman.
According to entertainment industry reports, Raimi will also serve as a producer on the project through his production company, Raimi Productions.
Sam Raimi is widely known for directing the early Spider-Man trilogy starring Tobey Maguire and for creating the iconic Evil Dead horror franchise.
The story of Magic revolves around a ventriloquist whose life spirals into psychological turmoil as he becomes increasingly controlled by his sinister puppet while trying to revive a romantic relationship.
The novel had earlier been adapted into a 1978 film directed by Richard Attenborough. In that version, Anthony Hopkins portrayed the troubled ventriloquist in one of his notable early performances.
The new adaptation is expected to reimagine the psychological horror story for contemporary audiences while retaining the unsettling themes that made the original novel and film memorable.
Further details regarding casting and production timelines have not yet been revealed.