Cristin Milioti and Chiwetel Ejiofor in Talks for "The Backrooms"

In exciting movie news, Cristin Milioti and Chiwetel Ejiofor are in discussions to star in the upcoming live - action film "The Backrooms", as reported by Deadline. The potential casting of these two talented actors has already generated significant buzz among horror enthusiasts and fans of their work.

 

 

 

"The Backrooms" will be directed by Kane Parsons, who will bring his unique vision to the big screen. The film is an adaptation of Parsons' own popular YouTube horror short. Partnering with A24, known for its diverse and high - quality film productions, the movie is expected to be a thrilling addition to the horror genre. The original short, which introduced the eerie concept of the backrooms – an endless, maze - like series of rooms with a distinct yellow - toned aesthetic and a sense of underlying dread, has amassed a large following. Now, with the feature - length adaptation in the works, fans are eager to see how the story will be expanded and brought to life.

 

 

 

Scheduled for a 2026 release, the film has a long - awaited future ahead. As Milioti, known for her roles in projects like "How I Met Your Mother" and "Penguin", and Ejiofor, who has impressed audiences with his performances in "12 Years a Slave" and "Doctor Strange", are in talks, fans can only speculate about the characters they might portray. Their involvement could add a new level of depth and star - power to the horror project. As more details about the casting and the film's development emerge, anticipation for "The Backrooms" is sure to continue growing.