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Jenna Ortega & Taylor Russell Lead 'Single White Female' Remake 'Single Female'

A remake of the 1992 psychological thriller "Single White Female," titled "Single Female," is moving forward with Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell set to star. The project from 3000 Pictures has hired award-winning playwright and screenwriter Sarah DeLappe to write the script. Veteran producer Stacey Sher and executive-turned-producer Marisa Paiva have also joined the production team. The original film was a box office success that followed a woman growing suspicious of her new roommate's disturbing behavior.

Key Points: Jenna Ortega, Taylor Russell Star in 'Single Female' Remake

  • Stars Jenna Ortega & Taylor Russell
  • Remake of 1992 hit 'Single White Female'
  • Screenwriter Sarah DeLappe attached
  • Producers Stacey Sher & Marisa Paiva join
  • Ortega's 'Wednesday' S3 in production
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Jenna Ortega, Taylor Russell to star in 'Single Female' remake

Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell to star in 'Single Female,' a remake of the 1992 thriller 'Single White Female,' with Sarah DeLappe writing.

"signalling strong studio backing for the film - Deadline"

Washington, March 13

A new remake of the 1990s psychological thriller 'Single White Female' is moving forward with major creative additions.

As per Deadline, screenwriter Sarah DeLappe has been tapped to write the script for 'Single Female', a project from 3000 Pictures that will star Jenna Ortega and Taylor Russell.

Deadline reported that producers Stacey Sher and Marisa Paiva have also joined the project, alongside Ortega and Russell, signalling strong studio backing for the film.

The movie is a remake of the 1992 hit 'Single White Female', which starred Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

The original film followed a woman who begins to suspect unsettling behaviour from her new roommate after she moves into her apartment. The thriller proved to be a box office success and helped elevate its lead actors to wider recognition.

DeLappe's involvement marks another notable screen project for the award-winning playwright and screenwriter.

She previously wrote the screenplay for 'Bodies Bodies Bodies', the 2022 horror-comedy released by A24.

Outside of film, DeLappe is also known for her acclaimed stage work, including the play 'The Wolves,' which received the inaugural Relentless Award from the American Playwriting Foundation and was a finalist for the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, as per Deadline.

Veteran producer Sher has previously produced high-profile titles such as 'Contagion' and the Oscar-nominated 'Django Unchained.' She most recently produced the horror thriller 'Heretic.'

For Paiva, the project marks her first major producing role after spending more than two decades working as a studio executive, as per Deadline.

Ortega currently stars as Wednesday Addams in the 'Wednesday' series from Netflix, directed by Tim Burton, which is currently in production on its third season. She will next appear in 'Klara and the Sun', directed by Taika Waititi and distributed by Sony Pictures, as well as 'The Great Beyond' from Warner Bros., directed by J. J. Abrams and scheduled for theatrical release in November.

Russell will next star in 'Hope', a Korean thriller directed by Na Hong-jin. She recently made her stage debut in 'The Effect', directed by Jamie Lloyd, with runs in both London and New York.

Her breakout screen role came in 'Bones and All', directed by Luca Guadagnino, where she starred opposite Timothee Chalamet.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Another remake? Hollywood really is out of original ideas. That said, the casting is interesting. Taylor Russell was brilliant in 'Bones and All'. The producer behind 'Contagion' is a solid addition.
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Sarah B
The original film is a classic thriller about obsession and identity. I'm cautiously optimistic. Sarah DeLappe wrote 'Bodies Bodies Bodies', which had a sharp, Gen Z voice. Maybe she'll bring a fresh, modern twist to the roommate horror trope.
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Rohit P
Good to see diverse casting in a major thriller. Jenna Ortega has a huge fanbase here in India after Wednesday. Hope they release it in theatres here and not just on some streaming service we don't have.
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Karthik V
The premise is relatable to anyone who's had a questionable flatmate! 😅 But seriously, the team behind this looks strong. Stacey Sher is a veteran. Hope they focus on psychological tension over cheap jump scares.
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, I wish they'd invest in new stories from new voices instead of constantly remaking old hits. We have so many talented writers and directors who could create the next iconic thriller. Just a thought.

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