Zach Cregger Produces Dark Comedy 'Little One'

Zach Cregger, known for his successful films *Barbarian* and *Weapons*, is set to produce a new dark comedy titled *Little One*. This project marks the feature directorial debut of Alex Kavutskiy, who also penned the screenplay. The film's narrative revolves around a sudden change in a child's behavior that threatens to disrupt a seemingly perfect family. This theme echoes elements from Cregger's previous works, particularly *Weapons*, although *Little One* is expected to maintain a lighter tone.

Zach Cregger Producing Dark Comedy ‘Little One’

Cregger is reuniting with producer Roy Lee, with whom he collaborated on *Weapons* and *Barbarian*. Additional producers include Chris McEwen, Amanda Phillips, and Melina Torres from Soto Productions. The film is being financed by Hammerstone Studios, which previously partnered with Cregger on *Barbarian*. Production is scheduled to commence in Los Angeles in June, following the awarding of a California tax credit. Casting for the film is currently underway.

Zach Cregger Producing Dark Comedy ‘Little One’

Zach Cregger is a founding member of the New York comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know, which gained recognition through its sketch show. His recent works, including *Weapons*, have garnered significant commercial success, grossing over $269 million worldwide. Alex Kavutskiy, the director and writer of *Little One*, has experience in comedic writing and directing, having worked on projects like *Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat* and the Sundance short *Squirrel*.

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Cregger's upcoming projects have generated considerable anticipation. He is also involved in a *Weapons* prequel, with co-writer Zach Shields joining the team. The filmmaker's recent success has positioned him as a prominent figure in the horror genre, with his *Resident Evil* adaptation set to premiere on September 18.

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While the film's premise has drawn interest, there are concerns regarding the portrayal of sensitive themes related to child behavior and family dynamics. Critics may question how the film balances humor with potentially serious subject matter, especially given the darker undertones present in Cregger's previous works.

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As *Little One* progresses towards production, audiences can expect further announcements regarding casting and additional details about the film. Cregger's *Resident Evil* is also poised to be a focal point at Sony's CinemaCon presentation, highlighting his expanding influence in the film industry.

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• “Little One centers on a sudden change in a child’s behavior that threatens to tear a picture-perfect family apart.” — Zach Cregger

Zach Cregger Producing Dark Comedy ‘Little One’

• “It’s like a roller coaster ride of nonstop action, of just showing a point of view of a character and an original story in the world of Raccoon City, where it’s like the experience of watching the movie is similar to the experience you would get playing the game, is what Zach is trying to do,” — Roy Lee on *Resident Evil*

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