Joe Alwyn joins Rachel Weisz for 'Seance On A Wet Afternoon' film

Joe Alwyn has joined Rachel Weisz and Matthew Macfadyen in Tomas Alfredson's film 'Seance On A Wet Afternoon'. The psychological story follows a medium who orchestrates a kidnapping to prove her psychic powers, with potentially devastating results.

Actor Joe Alwyn has joined the cast of director Tomas Alfredson's upcoming film 'Seance On A Wet Afternoon', which is currently in production. As confirmed by Deadline, Alwyn will star alongside Rachel Weisz and Matthew Macfadyen in the adaptation, scripted by Jack Thorne. The project marks the latest collaboration for Alfredson, known for his atmospheric storytelling, with Thorne, who penned the screenplay. The film is based on the psychological premise of a woman who claims to possess psychic abilities and orchestrates a risky scheme to prove them.

Plot Details Revealed

According to Deadline, the story follows Myra, a self-proclaimed medium who persuades her husband, Billy, to kidnap the son of a wealthy family. Her plan is to later help authorities locate the missing child using her supposed psychic powers, thereby legitimising her reputation as a medium. However, when Myra's true motivations begin to surface, Billy realises the scheme may spiral beyond their control and threaten to destroy them both.

Production and Distribution

The film is being produced by Element Pictures and Astral Projection. Producers include Robyn Slovo, Ed Guiney, and Andrew Lowe, alongside Polly Stokes and Weisz. The project forms part of Astral Projection's first-look and development agreement with Fremantle. Financing for the film comes from Film4 and Fremantle. Executive producers include Thorne, Macfadyen, Farhana Bhula, and David Kimbangi for Film4. International sales are being handled by FilmNation Entertainment, while domestic rights are represented by UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance, as per Deadline.

Key Creative Team

Cinematography is led by Marcell Rev, known for his work on the series 'Euphoria.' Production design is handled by BAFTA award-winning designer Jacqueline Abrahams, whose credits include 'The Lobster.' Costume design comes from Sarah Blenkinsop, recognised for 'All Of Us Strangers.' Completing the key creative lineup are Academy Award-nominated hair and make-up designer Daniel Phillips, known for 'Victoria & Abdul', and casting director Jina Jay, whose past work includes 'The Night Manager.' (ANI)

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