Black Bear Boards New Horror Film ‘White Elephant’ Featuring Nick Jonas and Kathryn Newton at Cannes Market
Black Bear Takes On International Sales for Horror Film ‘White Elephant’ at Cannes
Black Bear is set to manage international sales for the horror film White Elephant at the Cannes market.
This highly anticipated project features a talented ensemble cast, including Nick Jonas (Jumanji), Kathryn Newton (Ready or Not 2: Here I Come), KJ Apa (Riverdale), Alexandra Shipp (Barbie), Ashley Park (Emily in Paris), Justice Smith (Now You See Me: Now You Don’t), Josh Brener (Silicon Valley), and Madeleine Arthur (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy).
Directed by Eli Craig, known for Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, the film is based on a script by JT Billings, who also contributed to the screenplay. The plot centers on a group of eight friends whose annual holiday gift exchange devolves into a fierce competition for a prize, leading to a chaotic showdown.
Financed by MRC, the film’s production team includes William Sherak, Paul Neinstein, and James Vanderbilt for Project X Entertainment (Scream), alongside Spencer Berman and Jonas for Powered by Jonas. Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin from Radio Silence (Ready or Not) are also involved. Executive producers for the project are Billings, Ryan McDonough, Amanda Drake, Newton, Scott Levine, and Chad Villella.
This film marks the inaugural project for MRC’s venture RSPX, a collaboration with Radio Silence and Project X aimed at exploring horror and thriller genres. While Black Bear handles international sales, MRC will oversee domestic rights.
