A classic psychological thriller is getting a fresh, modern twist! Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell will star in a remake of Single White Female and serve as producers.
The original 1992 film, starring Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh, explored themes of identity theft and dangerous obsession. It remains a classic of the psychological thriller genre. Sony declined to comment officially, but industry insiders confirmed the ongoing negotiations.
Barbet Schroeder directed the original Single White Female, based on John Lutz’s novel. It tells the story of Allison, who takes in a new roommate named Hedra, whose fascination with Allison quickly turns into a dangerous obsession. Hedra steals Allison’s identity and displays increasingly violent behavior. The 1992 film earned $48 million domestically, solidifying its place in the psychological thriller genre. A direct-to-video sequel followed in 2005.
Ortega is known for her performance in Netflix’s “Wednesday,” which is getting a new season. She also stars in A24’s Death of a Unicorn and the suspense thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow.
Russell gained critical acclaim for her performance in Waves. She also starred in Bones and All alongside Timothée Chalamet and will appear in Hope and the Thomas Crown Affair reboot.
A director has not yet joined the project, and details about the screenplay remain unknown. However, Jeff Sneider suggests production could begin next year. However, production will work around Ortega and Russell’s schedules. 3000 Pictures, under Elizabeth Gabler, will produce the film with Sony.
Hollywood continues to remake beloved thrillers for modern audiences. Single White Female popularized the psychological stalker subgenre, which has influenced numerous films and television shows.
Fans of the original film can see how the story translates to today’s social landscape. The remake will explore questions of identity and boundaries in the digital age. If you missed the original film, it is available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video. Here’s a look back at the original trailer.
