Upcoming American fantasy film
Ghostwriter fantasy film written, directed and produced byJ. J. Abrams , and starringGlen Powell ,Jenna Ortega ,Emma Mackey andSamuel L. Jackson .
In May 2024, it was reported thatJ. J. Abrams had been working on his next feature film, in whichGlen Powell had entered talks to join as the lead.[ 1] Jenna Ortega joined the cast in an undisclosed role, with Powell confirmed to star as well.[ 2] Emma Mackey joined andSamuel L. Jackson entered talks.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] James Friend serves as the cinematographer.[ 6]
On April 4, 2025, it was reported that the film was in pre-production atWarner Bros. Studios Leavesden inHertfordshire, England .[ 7] Edinburgh andGlasgow in June 2025.[ 8] [ 9] Cranston andProvidence, Rhode Island , where the title was revealed asGhostwriter .[ 10] wrapped on August 25, 2025.[ 11]
^ Jackson, Angelique (May 8, 2024)."Glen Powell Eyed to Star in J.J. Abrams' Next Movie" .Variety . RetrievedAugust 6, 2024 . ^ 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 . RetrievedAugust 6, 2024 . ^ Kit, Borys (November 19, 2024)."Emma Mackey to Star Opposite Glen Powell in J.J. Abrams' Mystery Movie" .The Hollywood Reporter . RetrievedNovember 19, 2024 . ^ Kit, Borys (November 21, 2024)."Samuel L. Jackson to Join Glen Powell in J.J. Abrams' Mystery Movie (Exclusive)" .The Hollywood Reporter . RetrievedNovember 21, 2024 . ^ 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 . RetrievedApril 7, 2025 . ^ @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 ) – viaTwitter . ^ Calnan, Ellie (April 5, 2025)."JJ Abrams' next feature prepping UK shoot for Warner Bros at Leavesden studios" .Screen Daily . RetrievedNovember 14, 2025 . ^ Gill, Alekia (March 27, 2025)."Unnamed feature film set to be shot in popular Edinburgh tourist hotspot this June" .Deadline News . ^ Jack, Lauren (June 10, 2025)."Glasgow Filming: All road closures as JJ Abrams' blockbuster starring Glen Powell begins filming in Glasgow" .The Scotsman ^ 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 ^ Parker, Paul E. (September 5, 2025)."Heard on the set: 6 leaks from 'Ghostwriter' filming around Providence" .The Providence Journal . RetrievedNovember 16, 2025 .
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