Amazon MGM Studios Acquires Serial Killer Romance Package for Prime Video
Chris McKay will direct the adaptation of Brynne Weaver's bestselling novel starring Emma Laird and Thomas Doherty.
Shortfundly Desk · Worldwide ·
Amazon MGM Studios has acquired the feature package "Butcher & Blackbird" from Lyrical Media and Embrace for worldwide release on Prime Video. The dark romance is based on the bestselling novel by Brynne Weaver and will be directed by Chris McKay, who previously helmed "The Tomorrow War" for the streamer.
Emma Laird, known for her role in "War," and Thomas Doherty are set to star in the adaptation. The project marks another collaboration between McKay and Amazon MGM Studios following their work together on the Chris Pratt-led sci-fi action film.
The acquisition continues Amazon MGM Studios' strategy of securing high-profile genre projects for its streaming platform. Production details and a release timeline have not yet been announced.
This brief draws on reporting from Deadline.
More in Distribution