John David Washington to Lead Supernatural Thriller ‘Mime’
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John David Washington to Lead Supernatural Thriller ‘Mime’

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Screen Gems has secured the rights to produce the upcoming supernatural horror thriller, ‘Mime,’ starring John David Washington. The studio won a bidding war against Amazon and Searchlight Pictures for the project.

The feature film will star John David Washington in an undisclosed role. Screen Gems successfully outbid competing studios Amazon and Searchlight for the opportunity to develop and release ‘Mime.’ Details regarding plot, characters beyond Washington’s involvement, or a release date have not yet been announced.

This win for Screen Gems highlights the studio's commitment to backing genre films with established talent. The competition from streaming giant Amazon and indie powerhouse Searchlight indicates strong industry interest in the project, suggesting potential for broad appeal within the horror-thriller market.

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