M. Night Shyamalan Already Has New Thriller Movie Lined Up At Universal

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A schedule update by Universal Pictures has revealed that the popular screenwriter and filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan already has a project lined up for release with the company in the near future. This is the latest in a long line of projects the filmmaker has worked on for Universal, with the upcoming filmKnock at the Cabin set to be the latest.

While a release date has been scheduled for the Universal project, there are hardly any details about the upcoming film available at this time, including a working title and casting updates. This marks the latest in a profitable partnership between Shyamalan and Universal, a working relationship the filmmaker enjoys so much that he has convinced other big Hollywood names like Christopher Nolan to pursue it.

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The new upcoming project is set for an April 5, 2024 release, as indicated by Universal Pictures. This project marks the sixth collaboration between the acclaimed filmmaker and the studio, with the first 4 of these (The Visit, Split,Glass, and Old) grossing a combined $713 million for Universal. Knock at the Cabin released its first trailer featuring pro-wrestler turned movie star of Dune fame Dave Bautista alongside Harry Potter star Rupert Grint, David Groff, and Pennyworth's Ben Aldridge. The thriller is the fifth collaboration between Shyamalan and Universal.

While Shyamalan has been an unquestionable asset to Universal in recent times, he has also had his fair share of less-than-stellar projects. One example is the much-derided live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, which is regarded as one of the worst movies of the time period. Despite having a much larger body of successful work, the high-profile