Lionsgate is reviving its Leprechaun franchise with a fresh approach to appeal to a new generation of moviegoers. The Hollywood Reporter was first to report.
Felipe Vargas, known for his award-winning short film Milk Teeth, will direct the new feature project, while Mike Van Waes, who worked on the live-action Lilo & Stitch movie, will handle the script. Roy Lee, a prominent figure in the horror genre, will produce the film through his banner, Vertigo Entertainment, alongside Miri Yoon.
“Thirty years after its debut, this franchise still casts a spell, and we’re thrilled to be bringing it back with a new vision,” Erin Westerman, president of production for Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group, said in a statement. “Roy and Miri are two of our most trusted producers, especially with this genre, and we’re excited by Felipe’s vision for the film as a director. In his hands, this movie should be very scary and a ton of fun.”