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Jeff Nichols Starts Arkansas Horror “King Snake” Production

4/24/2026

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Jeff Nichols Begins

Jeff Nichols has begun production on the Southern-gothic horror film King Snake in Arkansas.
Margaret Qualley and Drew Starkey star as a young couple who inherit a farm and confront physical and metaphysical demons.
Michael Shannon joins the cast, continuing his collaboration with Jeff Nichols.
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Sarah Green produce King Snake for Tri-State Pictures in association with Range Media Partners.
FilmNation finances King Snake and handles its worldwide sales.

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Snider Launches KingSnake

Stacey Snider, FilmNation’s new chief creative officer, oversaw King Snake as the company’s first production under her leadership.
King Snake adds to FilmNation’s expanding genre slate after recent releases such as Olivia Wilde’s The Invite.
The film reunites Jeff Nichols with FilmNation following their earlier collaborations on Mud and Take Shelter.
Principal photography began in April 2026, with the production schedule confirmed on April 23, 2026.

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Jeff Nichols Begins

Jeff Nichols has begun production on the Southern-gothic horror film King Snake in Arkansas.
Margaret Qualley and Drew Starkey star as a young couple who inherit a farm and confront physical and metaphysical demons.
Michael Shannon joins the cast, continuing his collaboration with Jeff Nichols.
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Sarah Green produce King Snake for Tri-State Pictures in association with Range Media Partners.
FilmNation finances King Snake and handles its worldwide sales.

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