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Keith Carradine Joins Brie Larson in Sony Thriller “Skeletons”
7/15/2026, 12:12:24 AM
Film Announcement and Core Details
Sony Pictures announced that veteran actor Keith Carradine will co-star with Academy Award-winner Brie Larson in the upcoming thriller “Skeletons.” The picture is directed by JT Mollner and features Kyle Gallner, Willa Fitzgerald, Ione Skye, John Goodman, and Daithí Ó Haragáin in supporting roles. Sony secured worldwide distribution rights at this year’s European Film Market.
Premise and Source Material
“Skeletons” is described as a modern take on creature-horror cinema, told from the perspective of a young boy who gradually uncovers a disturbing secret about his mother’s true nature. The screenplay, originally written by Brian Duffield, adapts a short story by Phillip Fracassi; Mollner contributed revisions.
Production Companies and Financing
The film 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, Jack Heller, Caitlin de Lisser-Ellen, Brian Duffield, Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, as well as Brie Larson and Phillip Fracassi. Infrared provides financing for the project. Representation for Carradine includes Innovative Artists, Management Production Entertainment, and Weintraub Tobin.
Cast Highlights
- Keith Carradine – joins a career spanning decades with credits such as *Nashville* and *The Long Riders*; recent roles include *The Old Man & The Gun* and *Afraid*.
- Brie Larson – also serves as an executive producer.
- John Goodman – veteran actor added to the ensemble.
- Supporting actors Kyle Gallner, Willa Fitzgerald, Ione Skye, and Daithí Ó Haragáin round out the cast.
Distribution and Market Position
Sony Pictures will handle global distribution, having acquired the rights at the European Film Market. FilmNation, WME, and CAA are managing the sale on behalf of the producers. The collaboration brings together established talent and genre-focused production houses, positioning “Skeletons” as a notable upcoming entry in the creature-horror genre.
