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Osgood Perkins is directing a new mysterious film called The Young People for Neon. The movie will star rising actors Lola Tung from The Summer I Turned Pretty and Nico Parker from The Last of Us. This project kicks off a first-look deal between Perkins' new banner Phobos and the studio Neon. Their previous collaboration Longlegs was a massive box office success, grossing $75 million domestically.

Key Points: Lola Tung Nico Parker Star in Osgood Perkins Neon Film The Young People

  • Plot details remain completely secret for the mysterious new project
  • Marks first film in Neon's first-look deal with director Osgood Perkins
  • Tung recently wrapped horror feature Forbidden Fruits after Summer I Turned Pretty
  • Parker starred in HBO's The Last of Us and How to Train Your Dragon remake
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Lola Tung, Nico Parker to star in Osgood Perkins' The Young People

Osgood Perkins directs Lola Tung and Nico Parker in Neon's The Young People, following their successful partnership on horror hit Longlegs.

"The Young People is the first film as part of a first-look deal between Neon and Perkins - The Hollywood Reporter"

Washington DC, August 29

Filmmaker and actor Osgood Perkins is set to direct 'The Young People' for Neon, starring Lola Tung and Nico Parker, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The film's plot is being kept under wraps.

Tung has credits that include Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty, and she just wrapped production on the upcoming horror feature Forbidden Fruits, directed by Meredith Alloway. Parker starred in Universal's How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake, Maude Apatow's directorial debut Poetic License, and the HBO series The Last of Us, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Young People is the first film as part of a first-look deal between Neon and Perkins, who will direct the film based on a script he wrote.

As part of the first look deal, Perkins launched a new banner called Phobos, which he runs with Ferguson. Neon serves as the home for Perkins' projects, which he and Ferguson will produce. It will also allow Perkins and Ferguson to produce other filmmakers' movies for Neon, which will release the projects theatrically in the U.S. and represent international rights, as per the outlet.

Neon and Perkins first partnered together in 2024 on the indie Longlegs, which grossed USD 75 million at the domestic box office. They also worked together on Monkey. Perkins and Neon are also behind the filmmaker's next film, Keeper, set for release on November 14, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Rohit P
After Longlegs' success, Perkins seems to be on a roll. But keeping the plot secret? That's either brilliant marketing or they're not confident about the concept.
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Nisha Z
Nico Parker was amazing in The Last of Us! Glad to see her getting more opportunities. Hope this film does justice to her talent 🤞
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Aman W
First-look deals are becoming common in Hollywood. Good for Perkins to secure his creative freedom. Hope Indian filmmakers also get such opportunities internationally.
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Sarah B
Interesting cast combination! Both young actresses have shown great range in their previous work. Looking forward to seeing what they bring to this project.
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Vikram M
Hope the story is worth the secrecy. Sometimes these mystery projects disappoint. But Perkins' track record with Neon has been good so far.

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