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Nicole Kidman is set to join the ensemble of The Young People, the new feature from horror director Osgood Perkins. The casting adds star power to a project already drawing industry attention.
Nicole Kidman joins Osgood Perkins’ new horror, The Young People
Oscar-winning Nicole Kidman will appear in The Young People, marking another high-profile collaboration for director Osgood Perkins. The film continues Perkins’ string of genre titles and comes with strong studio backing.
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Key cast members and roles
- Nico Parker — known for How to Train Your Dragon
- Lola Tung — lead from The Summer I Turned Pretty
- Brendan Hines, Cush Jumbo, Heather Graham
- Johnny Knoxville, Lexi Minetree, Lily Collias
- Tatiana Maslany — notable for Orphan Black
The full cast mixes rising stars and established names. Plot specifics remain tightly guarded.
Distribution and financing: Neon, Phobos and Lyrical Media
Neon will distribute The Young People theatrically in the U.S. The company also holds international sales rights and co-financed the film with Lyrical Media.
- Production credits include Osgood Perkins and Chris Ferguson for Phobos.
- Range’s Brian Kavanaugh-Jones is a producer as well.
- Neon struck a first-look deal with Perkins and Phobos earlier this year.
Why this project matters for Neon and Perkins
Perkins has become a go-to name in modern horror. His recent films boosted Neon’s profile and box office returns.
- Longlegs was a breakout, earning $75 million domestically and topping indie charts.
- The Monkey delivered one of Neon’s best opening weekends.
- Neon will also release Perkins’ next film, Keeper, on Nov. 14.
Kidman’s genre pedigree and upcoming projects
Nicole Kidman is no stranger to horror. Her performance in the 2001 hit The Others remains a touchstone in the genre.
- The Others grossed more than $210 million worldwide.
- That role earned Kidman BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.
- Her near-term slate includes Scarpetta for Prime Video and Margo’s Got Money Trouble for Apple TV+.
Industry context and representation
The Young People is part of a larger trend of prestige horror attracting mainstream stars and serious financing. Kidman is represented by CAA, Media Talent, The Lede Company and JTWAMM.
