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Skeletons: Sony Pictures Announces Star-Studded Thriller
6/26/2026, 12:34:31 AM
Casting and Production Announcement
Sony Pictures has confirmed that Willa Fitzgerald, Ione Skye, and Daithí Ó hAragáin have joined Brie Larson in the upcoming thriller *Skeletons*. The film is directed by JT Mollner, with Kyle Gallner also attached to the cast. The announcement was made as part of the film’s acquisition of worldwide rights at this year’s European Film Market (EFM). FilmNation, WME, and Creative Artists Agency (CAA) are handling the sale.
Premise and Source Material
*Skeletons* is described as a modern creature-horror film told from the perspective of a young boy who gradually discovers that his parents conceal a disturbing secret about his mother’s true nature. The screenplay was originally written by Brian Duffield, adapting a short story by Phillip Fracassi, and later revised by director JT Mollner.
Principal Cast and Their Recent Work
- Brie Larson – executive producer; recent roles include *Regretting You* (based on Colleen Hoover’s novel) and *Strange Darling* (directed by JT Mollner).
- Willa Fitzgerald – recent credits: *Regretting You* and *A House of Dynamite*; represented by CAA, Untitled, and Jackoway Austen.
- Ione Skye – veteran of *Say Anything* and recent Sony film *Anaconda*; represented by CP Artist Management, Paradigm Talent Agency, and Management Production Entertainment.
- Daithí Ó hAragáin – known for *Trespasses* and *Say Nothing*; represented by Thompson and Borland Talent Management.
- Kyle Gallner – previously co-starred with Fitzgerald in *Strange Darling*.
Production Companies and Creative Team
*Skeletons* is produced under FilmNation Entertainment’s Infrared label, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions, and Assemble Media. Executive producers include Drew Simon, J.J. Abrams, Jon Cohen, and Jack Heller, with additional executive producers Caitlin de Lisser-Ellen, Brian Duffield, Roy Lee, and Steven Schneider. Infrared is providing financing for the project. Assemble Media’s Caitlin de Lisser-Ellen and Duffield also serve as executive producers, while Larson and Fracassi hold executive producer credits.
Production Details and Market Activity
The film’s worldwide distribution rights were secured by Sony Pictures during the 2026 EFM. The sale involved FilmNation, talent agency WME, and CAA. Financing is supplied by Infrared, and the production brings together three primary production entities: Infrared, Bad Robot, and Assemble Media. The creative team comprises a director (Mollner), screenwriter (Duffield), and a revisionist writer (Mollner).
Data & Statistics
- Production entities: Infrared (FilmNation Entertainment’s label), Bad Robot Productions (J.J. Abrams), Assemble Media – three distinct companies.
- Executive producers: Drew Simon, J.J. Abrams, Jon Cohen, Jack Heller, Caitlin de Lisser-Ellen, Brian Duffield, Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Brie Larson, Phillip Fracassi – ten individuals.
- Casting includes five principal actors: Brie Larson, Willa Fitzgerald, Ione Skye, Daithí Ó hAragáin, Kyle Gallner.
- Distribution rights were acquired at the 2026 European Film Market.
Potential Industry Significance
The involvement of high-profile talent such as Larson and Abrams, together with three established production companies, coincides with Sony Pictures’ acquisition of worldwide rights at the 2026 European Film Market. The film also adds emerging actor Ó hAragáin to its credited cast, expanding his professional portfolio.
