Russell Hornsby (‘BMF’, ‘Fences’) is the latest to join the cast of Jaume Collet-Serra’s upcoming thriller “The Woman in the Yard,” produced by Blumhouse for Universal Pictures. Hornsby joins previously cast Danielle Deadwyler and Okwui Okpokwasili.
Plot details for the film remain tightly under wraps, in line with Blumhouse’s tradition of secrecy regarding their projects. And cast roles are also kept underwraps.
The screenplay for “The Woman in the Yard” is written by Sam Stefanak, with Jason Blum and Stephanie Allain producing, and Collet-Serra, Deadwyler, Gabrielle Ebron, Scott Greenberg, and James Moran serving as executive producers. Blumhouse executives Haley Pigman and Jungyoon Kim are overseeing the project.
Collet-Serra, known for his directorial work on “Black Adam,” is expected to bring his expertise in the thriller genre to this project, which is scheduled for release in theaters on January 10, 2025.
Hornsby’s previous feature credits include Creed II, The Hate You Give, Hulu’s Mike, Seven Seconds; The Affair, among others. He’s currently starring in the Starz series BMF and up next he is starring in Searchlight’s film The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat, opposite Aunjanue Ellis and Sanaa Lathan.
Stay tuned for further updates on “The Woman in the Yard” as production progresses.