Kevin Bacon Stars in Amazon MGM Horror Thriller “Summoner”

Amazon MGM has green-lit “Summoner,” a horror thriller that will feature actor Kevin Bacon in the lead role of exorcist Jefferson Haddock. The film is written by Jeremy Slater, who will also make his directorial debut. Production will be overseen by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Russell Ackerman under their Nocturna banner, with Dan Kagan serving as executive producer. Shooting is scheduled for the fall season. The story follows exorcist Jefferson Haddock, summoned to a witness-protection house where confronting a demon threatens his life and surroundings.

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Jeremy Slater is recognized for his work on genre-focused projects, including the video-game adaptation “Mortal Kombat II,” the television series “Umbrella Academy,” and creator credits on Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight,” Fox’s “The Exorcist,” and “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire.” His involvement in “Summoner” follows a career that blends comic-book adaptations and supernatural storytelling. Nocturna, the production company behind the film, previously produced the horror title “They Will Kill You,” released by Warner Bros. in March, establishing a recent track record in the horror market.

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• Kevin Bacon – Cast as Jefferson Haddock, an exorcist confronting a demon in an isolated witness-protection property. Bacon’s recent screen work includes the mini-series “Sirens,” the Amazon Prime Video series “The Bondsman,” and the family-oriented horror-comedy “Family Movie,” which he co-directed with his wife Kyra Sedgwick and their children Travis and Sosie. He is represented by MGMT and Johnson Shapiro.

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• Jeremy Slater – Writer-director, making his first feature-length directorial effort. Representation includes UTA, Kaplan/Perrone, and McKuin Frankel.

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• Andy Muschietti & Barbara Muschietti – Producers via Nocturna, known for horror-genre production.

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• Russell Ackerman – Co-producer with the Muschiettis.

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• Dan Kagan – Executive producer, previously involved with the horror hit “Longlegs.”

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• Amazon MGM – Distributor and co-financier of the project.

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• Nocturna – Production banner responsible for the film’s development.

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• Script Completion: Written by Jeremy Slater (date not specified).

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• Production Announcement: Publicly disclosed in the source article.

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• Principal Photography: Planned for the upcoming fall season.

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• Post-Production and Release: Not detailed in the source material.

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“Summoner” marks Jeremy Slater’s transition from screenwriter to director, expanding his portfolio within the horror and supernatural genres. Kevin Bacon’s involvement provides a lead role in a genre film, reflecting a shift from his recent focus on television series and family-oriented projects. The film is being produced by Andy and Barbara Muschietti, known for horror productions, in partnership with Amazon MGM.

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The film’s fall shoot will be the first public phase of production. Subsequent steps include post-production editing, visual effects work, and eventual distribution through Amazon MGM’s channels. No further release dates or marketing details have been released.

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