Mila Kunis will star in and produce Nightwatching, a thriller film based on Tracy Sierra’s 2024 novel of the same name. The Ridley Scott Nightwatching production is scheduled to commence in California later this month, taking advantage of the state’s tax incentive program for filmmakers.
Creative Team and Storyline Details
Adam Schindler and Brian Netto, known for their work on Don’t Move, are directing the project. Laura Moss and Brendan J. O’Brien, who previously collaborated on Birth/Rebirth, penned the original screenplay, which was later revised by T.J. Cimfel and David White, also from Don’t Move. The plot centers on Lee, a mother whose evening is shattered when an intruder invades her home amid a harsh winter storm. As Lee fights to protect her children, she becomes caught in a tense struggle that forces her to question the intruder’s true intentions.
Production and Distribution Collaborators
The production team includes notable figures such as Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, and Sam Roston representing Scott Free Productions. Additional producers are Erik Feig, Jessica Switch, and Emily Wissink from Picturestart, alongside Kunis and Lisa Sterbakov for Kunis’ Brick for Sheep label. Executive producers include Graham Taylor and Christopher Slager of Fifth Season, which is also financing the film, Justin Alvarado Brown for Scott Free, and supervision by Roston and Avital Siegel for the same company. Domestic distribution rights are handled by CAA Media Finance and WME Independent, while Amazon MGM Studios will distribute the film internationally.
Significance and Future Prospects
The Ridley Scott Nightwatching production marks a collaboration between experienced directors, producers, and screenwriters, promising a suspenseful adaptation of Sierra’s novel. With Mila Kunis leading both in front of and behind the camera, the film aims to deliver a gripping thriller set against the backdrop of a storm-lashed home invasion, appealing to fans of tense survival dramas. Production beginning in California also highlights ongoing support for the state’s film industry incentives, potentially leading to more such projects in the future.
