Kane Parsons’ massively viral YouTube horror universe known as The Backrooms is headed to the big screen courtesy of A24 and producer James Wan.
Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve will lead the cast of The Backrooms, which the 19-year-old Parsons will direct.
A24, Atomic Monster, Chernin Entertainment and 21 Laps Entertainment are joining forces on the project, with Roberto Patino (“Westworld,” “Sons of Anarchy”) scripting.
James Wan and Michael Clear are producing for Wan’s Atomic Monster.
The science fiction horror film is based on the world of Kane Parsons’s viral videos. The film plot is being kept under wraps. The press release details, “Kane Parsons is a 19-year-old director and VFX artist. His viral found footage YouTube series The Backrooms has amassed nearly 100 million views.” (bloody-disgusting.com)