As a seasoned movie enthusiast who’s spent countless nights huddled in the dark, engrossed in the silver screen’s magic, I can’t help but feel a sense of anticipation when it comes to the upcoming thriller, “Panic Carefully.” With Elizabeth Olsen joining the star-studded cast that already includes Julia Roberts, this project is shaping up to be an unmissable addition to the genre.
Actress Elizabeth Olsen, famed for movies such as “Martha Marcy May Marlene”, “Wind River”, and several Marvel Cinematic Universe titles, has now been added to Sam Esmail’s upcoming thriller. She follows in the footsteps of another esteemed Hollywood figure, Julia Roberts, who was the initial cast member for this enigmatic production that remains shrouded in secrecy.
Title confirmed as “Panic Carefully”: According to The Hollywood Reporter’s article, Esmail is set to write and direct this thriller, rejoining Roberts following their work on the underappreciated Netflix release, “Leave the World Behind“, which premiered in 2023. This streaming film presented a grim depiction of an impending world’s end. The movie was executive-produced by the Obamas and featured Ethan Hawke, Mahershala Ali, and Kevin Bacon in key roles.
The movie was impressive enough that Esmail could comfortably pitch Panic Carefully as his upcoming venture. A bidding competition occurred earlier this year, as Roberts became involved with the project both as an actor and a producer. Each studio made their bid, but Warner Bros. Pictures secured the deal by agreeing to release the film in cinemas; Kevin McCormick and Chrystal Li will also produce it for the studio. In addition to them, Scott Stuber, Marisa Yeres Gill, Chad Hamilton, and Lisa Gillan are also producers.
It’s likely that Netflix contended for the rights to the series “Panic Carefully“, and given their previous release of Esmail’s “Leave the World Behind“, they initially seemed to be in a favorable position. However, when it comes to release schedules and many filmmakers’ preference for a cinematic debut, Netflix doesn’t hold the decisive advantage.
For Esmail, creative freedom is essential, but following the success of his movies and TV series, he’s earned the confidence of studios, particularly because Roberts consistently backs him up. They recently collaborated with Amazon Studios on Homecoming , while Roberts played a significant role in Gaslit, which Esmail executive-produced. It can be confidently stated that Olsen is joining a reliable and strong team.
‘Leave the World Behind’ is One of Netflix’s Most-Watched Thrillers
Esmail’s Leave the World Behind was a very, very good thriller. The reception by critics was also solid, as it still holds a 73% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many praising the director’s relentless version of the apocalypse while also tackling some relevant social issues in a subtle manner.
The movie traces the Sandfords’ journey to a coastal town for a weekend escape, where they lease a charming abode that seems perfect for a relaxing vacation. However, their tranquility is disrupted when Amanda observes peculiar occurrences during grocery shopping and receives an unexpected visit at their doorstep upon arrival. The inhabitants of the house, George and Ruth, introduce themselves as the residents and request temporary shelter. Although Amanda expresses reservations, Clay, her husband, insists on offering them hospitality. As time passes, eerie events transpire, with no internet connection and the television broadcasting a message from the Emergency Broadcast System, suggesting that the world might be ending.
Currently, “Leave the World Behind” is one of the most-watched films on Netflix, having garnered an impressive 143.4 million views. In addition, it swiftly became the eighth most popular movie for the streaming platform. Given its numerous records, star-studded cast, and captivating thriller plotline, one might expect ongoing discussions about the film and potential sequels. However, strangely enough, neither have materialized. Considering the abundance of opportunities to explore the story further through characters like Kevin Bacon’s, who was somewhat underutilized in the original production, it seems intriguing that no sequel has been contemplated.
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2024-12-06 19:31