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Julius Avery to Direct Snake Thriller “Crush” After Bidding War

7/17/2026

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Julius Avery will direct the snake-themed thriller “Crush” for 20th Century Studios.
The spec written by Temple Hill EVP John Fischer was bought in a multi-studio bidding war last fall.
The script, posted on the Black List as J.W. Archer, quickly attracted industry interest.
Temple Hill Entertainment, Scott Glassgold’s 12:01 Films and J.R. Young will produce and oversee the movie for 20th Century Studios.

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Story summary

Julius Avery will direct the snake-themed thriller “Crush” for 20th Century Studios.
The spec written by Temple Hill EVP John Fischer was bought in a multi-studio bidding war last fall.
The script, posted on the Black List as J.W. Archer, quickly attracted industry interest.
Temple Hill Entertainment, Scott Glassgold’s 12:01 Films and J.R. Young will produce and oversee the movie for 20th Century Studios.