Sony Pictures International & Taiwan’s Activator To Co-Produce Paranormal Comedy ‘Dead Talents Society’
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: In yet another of a recent string of intriguing local-language projects, Sony Pictures International Productions is teaming with Taiwan’s Activator to co-produce paranormal comedy Dead Talents Society.
SPIP has also acquired worldwide distribution rights in addition to closing a deal for global remake rights.Directed by John Hsu (Detention), the feature is based on his short film which he also wrote (check it out below).
The premise centers around ghosts who strive to be the most successful and famous stars in the underworld through their scare tactics and performances amongst the living.
The end goal is to become the spookiest of urban legends.The film is set to start production in 2022 and slated for a theatrical release in Taiwan via Sony Pictures Releasing Taiwan in 2023.Bolin Chen (In Time With You) and Sandrine Pinna (Yang Yang) are set to star.
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