Ghostwriter (film)

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Ghostwriter
Directed by J. J. Abrams
Written byJ. J. Abrams
Produced byJ. J. Abrams
Tommy Gormley
Starring
Cinematography James Friend
Production
company
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Ghostwriter is an upcoming American fantasy film written, directed and produced by J. J. Abrams, and starring Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, Emma Mackey and Samuel L. Jackson.

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Cast

Production

In May 2024, it was reported that J. J. Abrams had been working on his next feature film, in which Glen Powell had entered talks to join as the lead. [1] In August, Jenna Ortega joined the cast in an undisclosed role, with Powell confirmed to star as well. [2] In November, Emma Mackey joined and Samuel L. Jackson entered talks. [3] [4] In April 2025, Jackson was confirmed to star in the film. [5] James Friend serves as the cinematographer. [6]

On April 4, 2025, it was reported that the film was in pre-production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire, England. [7] Filming took place in Edinburgh and Glasgow in June 2025. [8] [9] In August 2025, additional filming was moved to Cranston and Providence, Rhode Island, where the title was revealed as Ghostwriter. [10] Fiiming wrapped on August 25, 2025. [11]

References

  1. ↑ Jackson, Angelique (May 8, 2024). "Glen Powell Eyed to Star in J.J. Abrams' Next Movie". Variety . Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  2. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 5, 2024). "Jenna Ortega In Talks To Board J.J. Abrams' Secret Glen Powell Movie At Warner Bros – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  3. ↑ Kit, Borys (November 19, 2024). "Emma Mackey to Star Opposite Glen Powell in J.J. Abrams' Mystery Movie". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved November 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ Kit, Borys (November 21, 2024). "Samuel L. Jackson to Join Glen Powell in J.J. Abrams' Mystery Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  5. ↑ Riley, Phoebe (April 7, 2025). "Jenna Ortega Knows Best Her performance in Wednesday, and now A24's Death of a Unicorn, has positioned her as Hollywood's Gen-Z sage". The Cut . Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  6. ↑ @mavericksmovies (February 20, 2025). "Oscar winning cinematographer James Friend (All Quiet on the Western Front) is shooting the new (still untitled) JJ Abrams film" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ↑ Calnan, Ellie (April 5, 2025). "JJ Abrams' next feature prepping UK shoot for Warner Bros at Leavesden studios". Screen Daily . Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  8. ↑ Gill, Alekia (March 27, 2025). "Unnamed feature film set to be shot in popular Edinburgh tourist hotspot this June". Deadline News.
  9. ↑ Jack, Lauren (June 10, 2025). "Glasgow Filming: All road closures as JJ Abrams' blockbuster starring Glen Powell begins filming in Glasgow". The Scotsman .
  10. ↑ Parker, Paul E. (August 25, 2025). "That's a wrap! J.J. Abrams wraps 'Ghostwriter' filming in RI. Here's where they shot scenes". The Providence Journal .
  11. ↑ Parker, Paul E. (September 5, 2025). "Heard on the set: 6 leaks from 'Ghostwriter' filming around Providence". The Providence Journal . Retrieved November 16, 2025.
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