Hayden Panettiere, known for her role in Scream VI, enters the chilling world of sleepwalking in the upcoming thriller Sleepwalker, announced by Deadline.
Sleepwalker is written and directed by Brandon Auman, who has adapted his short film under the same name. Hayden Panettiere will portray Sarah. She is a grieving mother haunted by the tragic loss of her daughter, who was killed in a car accident that has left her abusive husband in a coma. As Sarah struggles with her grief, she descends into a surreal darkness. Her sleepwalking episodes intensify, blurring the boundaries between her waking and sleeping life.
Plagued by disturbing visions of her husband within their home, Sarah grapples with the increasingly indistinguishable lines between reality and nightmare.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way Productions and Verdi Productions produce. They promise a suspenseful exploration of the blurred lines between reality and nightmare.
Producer Chad A. Verdi expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “We are thrilled to team up with Appian Way and collaborate on another project together. Hayden is a natural talent and is the perfect actress to bring Brandon’s passion project to life. This thriller will keep audiences on the edge of their seats with all of its phenomenal twists and turns.”
Jennifer Davisson of Appian Way added, “We are very excited to work on such a captivating project that reunites us with Verdi Productions and connects us to Brandon Auman’s haunting vision. We look forward to viewers escaping into Sarah’s world of intense mystery and puzzling darkness.”
Brandon Auman brings talent to Sleepwalker, having been involved in television projects like “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour,” “Ultimate Spider-Man,” and “Blade Runner: Black Lotus.” Sleepwalker will mark his feature film directorial debut. With its intriguing premise, talented cast, and experienced production team, Sleepwalker promises to be a captivating and suspenseful film.
