Global Road Entertainment recently announced its U.S. acquisition to author Tim Lebbon's forthcoming 2018 novel, The Silence. Chairman and CEO of Global Road Entertainment Rob Friedman made the case last week to the press with the goal of ramping of the company's film production slate this year, and with Annabelle helmer John Leonetti to direct.
THE SILENCE is the story of a family struggling to survive in a world terrorized by a deadly, primeval species who have bred for decades in the pitch darkness of a vast underground cave system, hunting only with their acute hearing. As the family seeks refuge in a remote haven where they can wait out the invasion, they start to wonder what kind of world will remain when they’re ready to emerge.Leading the cast will be Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones, Spotlight), Miranda Otto (Showtime’s Homeland, Annabelle: Creation), Kiernan Shipka (AMC’s Mad Men) and John Corbett (HBO’s Sex and the City). Robert Kulzer (Resident Evil franchise), Alexandra Milchan (Wolf of Wall Street) and Scott Lambert (AMC’s The Terror) will serve as producers with Constantin CEO Martin Moszkowicz (Resident Evil franchise) executive producing.
“THE SILENCE complements our original production slate as we ramp up towards eventually releasing approximately 15 films per year,” said Friedman. “The underlying source material for the film combined with the finished product delivered by the filmmakers offers a compelling, visceral experience for audiences worldwide.”
Kulzer added, “We are thrilled to be in business with Rob Friedman and the amazing team he has assembled at Global Road Entertainment.”The deal was negotiated on behalf of Global Road Entertainment by John Zois. Nick Hanks of Constantin FIlm and CAA’s Benjamin Kramer negotiated on behalf of the filmmakers.
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