Orphan: First Kill

Orphan: First Kill is an upcoming American horror film, serving as a prequel to the 2009 film Orphan. The film is directed by William Brent Bell, from a screenplay by David Coggeshall, and a story by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Alex Mace (who wrote the screenplay and story to its predecessor, respectively).[2] Isabelle Fuhrman reprises her role as Esther, with Julia Stiles also starring.

Orphan: First Kill
Directed byWilliam Brent Bell
Screenplay byDavid Coggeshall
Story by
Based onCharacters
by Alex Mace
Produced by
  • Alex Mace
  • Hal Sadoff
  • Ethan Erwin
  • James Tomlinson
Starring
CinematographyKarim Hussain
Edited byJosh Ethier
Music byBrett Detar[1]
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Originally with the working title of Esther, the project was announced in February 2020. The official title was revealed in November that same year, with Fuhrman reprising her role, Julia Stiles, Rossif Sutherland and Matthew Finlan joining the cast. Filming took place in Winnipeg from November to December 2020.

Orphan: First Kill is a co-production between Paramount Players, Dark Castle Entertainment, Entertainment One, Sierra/Affinity, and Eagle Vision, and will be distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Premise

Leena Klammer is a woman suffering from hypopituitarism, after impersonating as "Esther", the missing daughter of Katie Mauerova and Richard Mauerova. Richard becomes convinced that it isn't his daughter, while Katie disagrees, believing that her husband is suffering from paranoia and hallucinating. Leena tries to separate them, causing some major problems to the family. But the couple was quick to discover Leena's dark past and murderous history, threatening her, Leena becomes outrageous, committing her "First Kill".

— Paramount Pictures

Cast

Production

In February 2020, it was announced William Brent Bell would direct the film, titled Esther, from a screenplay by David Coggeshall, with David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick serving as an executive producer.[5] In November 2020, the film's new title was announced as Orphan: First Kill,[6] with Isabelle Fuhrman reprising her role as Esther, and Julia Stiles and Rossif Sutherland joining the cast.[7][8] Filmmakers revealed that they used a combination of makeup and forced perspective shots to allow Fuhrman to again portray Esther.[6] Two female child actors also served as body doubles for Fuhrman.[9]

Principal photography began in Winnipeg in November 2020[7] and wrapped on December 11, of the same year.[10]

Release

In September 2021, it was announced Paramount Pictures had acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[11] It was believed at one point to have a release date of January 28, 2022, but this was deemed unofficial.[12][13]

References
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  4. "Orphan: First Kill on AlloCiné". January 10, 2021.
  5. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 20, 2020). "'Brahms: The Boy II's William Brent Bell To Direct 'Orphan' Prequel 'Esther' For eOne – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  6. Squires, John (November 2, 2020). "'Orphan: First Kill': Isabelle Fuhrman Will Return as Esther in 'Orphan' Prequel Film!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 2, 2020). "'Orphan: First Kill': Julia Stiles Boarding, Isabelle Fuhrman Returning To eOne Horror Prequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  8. D’Alessandro, Anthony (November 6, 2020). "Rossif Sutherland Joins eOne & Dark Castle's Horror Prequel 'Orphan: First Kill'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  9. "Kennedy Irwin and Isabelle Fuhrman share a picture together". @estherthemovie on Instagram. December 15, 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  10. Stiles, Julia (December 11, 2020). "Julia Stiles announces the wrapping of Esther/Orphan: First Kill". Julia Stiles. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  11. Kit, Borys (September 9, 2021). "Paramount Picks Up Horror Thriller 'Orphan: First Kill' From eOne, Dark Castle (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  12. Stanley, Anya (17 December 2021). "Isabelle Fuhrman Had 'Free Rein' With Her Performance In Orphan: First Kill [Exclusive]". /Film. Archived from the original on 18 December 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  13. Killjoy Jake (November 15, 2021). "ORPHAN PREQUEL: Phony Release Date?! + Will The Film Go Straight To Streaming?!". Killjoy Jake. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
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