It: Chapter Two star James Ransone recently joined the cast of Scott Derrickson’s upcoming film The Black Phone, which is being released by Blumhouse and Universal.
While few details have been revealed about Ransone's role in the film, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed he will portray a character named Max.
It was previously confirmed that the film will also star Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davis, Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw. The project will serves as a reunion of sorts for Ransone and Hawke, who previously starred together in Derrickson's 2012 film, Sinister. Ransone reprised his role in Derrickson's 2015 sequel, Sinister 2.
The official synopsis for The Black Phone reads,
"The story concerns a kidnapped kid who finds himself in a soundproof basement surrounded by the remains of other victims. When night falls, the antique — and disconnected — telephone in the room begins to ring with the calls from the dead."
Derrickson and frequent collaborator C. Robert Cargill adapted the script based on Joe Hill’s short story, which was originally published in Hill's 2005 short story collection 20th Century Ghosts. The duo will also produce the film alongside Jason Blum, while Universal and Blumhouse will present the Crooked Highway production. Joe Hill will serve as an executive producer.
Derrickson is probably best known for helming Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange (2016). While the director was initially set to direct the upcoming sequel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, he ultimately exited the project due to creative differences. He was replaced by celebrated horror director Sam Raimi.
At the time of Derrickson's departure, Marvel Studios released a statement explaining, "Marvel Studios and Scott Derrickson have amicably parted ways on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness due to creative differences. We remain grateful to Scott for his contributions to the [Marvel Cinematic Universe]." Derrickson is still attached to the Doctor Strange sequel as an executive producer.
Ransone appeared in It: Chapter Two as the adult version of Eddie Kasprak, one of the members of the "Losers Club," opposite Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader, James McAvoy, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan and Andy Bean. Ransone's television credits include appearances on Mosaic, The First, Generation Kill, The Wire, Treme and Bosch.
The Black Phone is currently in pre-production. It has yet to receive an official release date.
Source: THR
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