Ahsoka star Mary Elizabeth Winstead is in talks to star opposite Maika Monroe in 20th Century Studios’ remake of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, according to Deadline.
What’s Happening:
- Winstead, who starred in the Star Wars series Ahsoka as Hera Syndulla, is in talks to star in a remake of the 1992 Touchstone Pictures film.
- The actress will step into the role of Claire Bartel, portrayed by Annabella Sciorra in the original. She will star opposite Longlegs star Maika Monroe.
- The new adaptation will be directed by Michelle Garza Cervera (Huesera) while Micah Bloomberg will write the script.
- Ted Field will produce through Radar Pictures as well as Michael Schaefer & Mike Larocca who will produce through Department M. Michael Napoliello & Maria Frisk are overseeing for Radar.
- Other roles Winstead is known for include both iterations of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the Die Hard franchise and as the Huntress in Birds of Prey.
- Read more about the original version of the film as part of Bill’s “Touchstone and Beyond” series.
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