Actors Daniel Ings and Stephanie Beatriz have officially joined the cast of Summoner, an upcoming horror film from Amazon MGM Studios. They join a growing ensemble led by Kevin Bacon in a project that centers on a high-stakes exorcism at an isolated witness protection property.
Production on the feature film is currently underway, though specific details regarding the roles that Ings and Beatriz will play remain under wraps. The narrative follows Kevin Bacon as Jefferson Haddock, an experienced exorcist called in to confront a terrifying demonic entity. The plot takes a perilous turn when Haddock accidentally unleashes a dangerous force that threatens his own life and everything surrounding the secure location.
Behind the Scenes of Summoner
The project marks a major career milestone for screenwriter Jeremy Slater, who wrote the screenplay and is making his feature film directorial debut. Slater brings extensive genre experience to the director’s chair, having previously worked on high-profile adaptations and series.
Slater’s genre credentials include writing for Mortal Kombat II and Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy. In television, his notable credits include serving as head writer for Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight on Disney+ and developing Fox’s television adaptation of The Exorcist, giving him a strong background in supernatural horror and comic book properties.
What We Know About the Release
As production continues under Amazon MGM Studios, a formal theatrical release date for Summoner has not yet been announced. Given the early stage of production and the high-profile cast and crew involved, further updates regarding casting additions and release windows are expected in the coming months.
Key Production Details
- Lead actors: Kevin Bacon, Daniel Ings, Stephanie Beatriz
- Director and writer: Jeremy Slater
- Studio: Amazon MGM Studios
- Plot premise: An exorcism goes wrong at an isolated witness protection property
