Netflix develops an adaptation of The boy in the iron box
Guillermo del Toro He released many of his works on Netflix. Of which Pinocchio AND Frankensteinwhich has not yet been released. As explained last August, this collaboration will continue. The streaming platform will offer its subscribers an adaptation of The boy in the iron boxa collection of stories written by the director e Chuck Hogan (The two men are also used to collaborating and in particular created the series Tension).
The boy in the iron box follows the story of mercenaries who find themselves blocked on a snowy and isolated summit After the accident of their plane. Navigating the surrounding environment, they discover A labyrinthine fortress. If you cannot protect them from wolves and wind, it contains A terrifying secret Who will immerse them inside A battle for their much more dangerous survival.
The trio of main actors revealed
The Hollywood journalist I just revealed the three headliners of The boy in the iron box. Always visible in Jurassic World: Renaissance In some rooms, Rupert Friend He will embody a man named Liev. That is to say that the leader of the group blocked on the mountain. Kevin Durandwho played a role in TensionHe will embody another member of the group of mercenaries.
Rupert Friend, Kevin Durand, Jaeden Martell recites in the horror film produced by Guillermo del Toro “The Boy in the Iron Box” (exclusive) https://t.co/j2ugwouoft
– The Hollywood Reporter (@thr) 19 September 2025
From Jaeden MartellHe will play the child in the box whose work title refers. The young actor is known for playing Bill Denbrough That and his suite. He also played Jacob Thorombey With pulled knives.
Guillermo del Toro will not make the film
Thr However, he shares a disappointing news for fans of Guillermo del Toro. If we could hope that the director would take care of adapting his work on the screen, it will not be so. The boy in the iron box rather it will be reached by David Prior (The empty man), who even wrote the script.
David Prior has still experienced the experience of working Guillermo del Toro for an episode of Cabinet of curiosites. And the Mexican director will be involved in the adaptation of The boy in the iron box as a manufacturer.
Filming of the film should start in the coming months, for an undoubtedly planned release for 2027. Before then, Frankenstein will arrive on November 7th on Netflix.
Source: Cine Serie
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