Chiwetel Ejiofor and Cristin Milioti Reportedly in Talks to Star in A24’s ‘The Backrooms’ Movie

Actors Chiwetel Ejiofor and Cristin Milioti are reportedly in discussions to join the cast of The Backrooms, an upcoming horror film from A24, according to industry insider Jeff Sneider.

The movie is based on the viral YouTube series created by Kane Parsons, who is set to direct the feature-length adaptation.

The Backrooms originated as a short film uploaded to YouTube in January 2022 by then-16-year-old Kane Parsons, known online as Kane Pixels. The video, presented in a found-footage style, depicts a person who accidentally enters an endless maze of empty, yellow-lit rooms, encountering unsettling phenomena and entities.

The short quickly gained popularity, amassing over 66 million views and inspiring a series of follow-up videos.

While specific details about Ejiofor and Milioti’s potential roles have not been disclosed, their involvement would bring significant star power to the project. Ejiofor is renowned for his performances in films like 12 Years a Slave and Doctor Strange, while Milioti has been acclaimed for her roles in Palm Springs and Made for Love.

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