Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack Reunite for Sequel to Stephen King’s ‘1408’
Back in 2007, the horror film 1408, an adaptation of Stephen King’s short story, left fans with their jaws on the floor. Now, it’s getting a sequel, and the original stars, Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack, are reprising their roles. They will be joined by Natalia Dyer and Elijah Wood when cameras begin rolling in early 2027, Variety reports. Production and Creative Team The original stars are not the only ones returning; director Mikael Håfström is also back. He also co-wrote the screenplay with Mark Verheiden. Producers include Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Richard Saperstein, Frank Mayor, and Spyglass Media Group. Bluestone Entertainment and FilmNation Entertainment are co-financing the feature. FilmNation will represent international rights, while WME Independent handles domestic sales. Looking Back at Room 1408 The first movie adapted Stephen King’s 1999 short story. In that film, Cusack played author Michael Enslin, who investigated room 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel. Meanwhile, Jackson played hotel manager Gerald Olin. The movie earned $132
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