Julius Avery Takes Over Directing They Found Us

Julius Avery has taken over as director for the alien abduction thriller They Found Us, moving production from Saudi Arabia to Australia, with filming set to begin in early 2025. The film, produced by AGC Studios and Temple Hill Entertainment, is based on a screenplay by Jeremy Slater and follows a father and daughter on a camping trip who must fight a hostile extraterrestrial after their relationship is tested. Neill Blomkamp was initially set to direct, and Joel Kinnaman has also exited the project, necessitating a new lead actor. Avery, known for his work on The Pope’s Exorcist and Overlord, will bring his genre experience to the film, which has been restructured following delays due to regional conflicts. The producers include Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen, with AGC Studios handling financing and international sales. Casting is currently underway to find a replacement for Kinnaman as production gears up.