Sam Raimi to Direct Modern Adaptation of Magic with Send Help Writers

Lionsgate has tapped Sam Raimi to direct a new adaptation of the 1978 puppet horror movie, Magic, and some of the crew behind Send Help is coming with him.

Deadline reports that Sam Raimi, known for Evil Dead and Spider-Man, will direct a modern adaptation of William Goldman’s novel Magic. The film reunites Raimi with Mark Swift and Damian Shannon, writers of the popular horror comedy Send Help. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Adam Fogelson expressed excitement about Raimi's involvement, praising the script and Raimi's creative vision.

The original Magic, a 1978 film starring Anthony Hopkins, depicted a ventriloquist and his puppet. Roy Lee, known for producing It, is on board as a producer alongside Raimi. The film's plot, cast, and release date are currently undisclosed. The project also involves producers Chris Hammond, Tim Sullivan, and Zainab Azizi from Raimi Productions.

Executive producers Andrew Childs, Nathan Kahane, and Paul Fishkin from Vertigo, along with Lionsgate's Meredith Wieck and Pavan Kalidindi, are overseeing the movie. Shannon and Swift, the writers, expressed their excitement for the project, confirming Sam Raimi's directorial role. They hinted at a thrilling experience for horror fans.

While details on Magic are scarce, fans can explore Send Help, a horror film that received positive reviews. The writers teased the upcoming project's intensity, suggesting an exciting journey for horror enthusiasts.