‘Vincent Must Die’ Remake Sets David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick to Direct

A Hollywood remake of Vincent Must Die is in development, with David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick attached to write and direct. AR Content, Vertigo Entertainment and Blumhouse Atomic Monster are partnering on the project, according to Dread Central, which cites Variety’s reporting. The remake will be Johnson-McGoldrick’s directorial debut. He is known as a screenwriter and producer whose credits include Orphan, The Conjuring: Last Rites, Aquaman and Insidious: Out of the Further. The original Vincent Must Die was directed by Stéphan Castang and follows Vincent, an ordinary man who suddenly becomes the target of physical attacks from anyone who makes eye contact with him. The supplied report does not provide additional plot details for the remake or indicate whether any cast members are attached. Alexander Rodnyansky of AR Content will produce alongside Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment and Michael Clear for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Michael Kupisk of AR Content is also set to produce, while Stuart Manashil will executive produce. No release date or production schedule has been announced in the report.