Jennifer Lawrence to Star in Zach Cregger's 'The Flood'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jennifer Lawrence will star in the sci-fi thriller "The Flood," directed, written, and produced by Zach Cregger, with a release date set for August 11, 2028.
- The film is produced by Amblin Entertainment, Vertigo Entertainment, Warner Bros., and New Line Cinema, though plot details and additional casting remain undisclosed.
- Lawrence, an Academy Award winner known for "Silver Linings Playbook" and "The Hunger Games," has recent credits including "Die My Love," "No Hard Feelings," and "Causeway," with upcoming projects such as Martin Scorsese's "What Happens at Night" and the "Hunger Games" prequel "Sunrise on the Reaping."
- Zach Cregger reunites with Warner Bros. following the success of his 2025 horror mystery "Weapons," which grossed $270 million worldwide and earned critical acclaim, including an Oscar for Amy Madigan.
- Warner Bros. executives expressed enthusiasm about collaborating again with Cregger and Lawrence, highlighting her talent and the film's ambitious and original vision.
