Dave Franco is officially stepping into sci-fi horror territory again, and honestly, this project sounds weird in the best possible way.
The actor has joined Sophie Wilde in the upcoming alien invasion thriller Soon You Will Be Gone And Possibly Eaten, a film already generating attention ahead of the Cannes market. Multiple entertainment outlets reported the casting news this week as buyers and studios prepare for one of the biggest film markets of the year.
The project is being directed by Egor Abramenko, the filmmaker behind the sci-fi thriller Sputnik. The screenplay comes from writers Luke Piotrowski and Ben Collins, who previously worked on Hellraiser and The Night House. The story itself is based on a short story written by Nick Antosca.
And yes, the title is absolutely wild.
What Is the Movie About?
According to early plot details, Franco and Wilde play an engaged couple named Rob and Sabile. They head to a remote mountain resort planning to celebrate their wedding, but things fall apart fast when alien visitors crash the ceremony. What starts as an intimate getaway reportedly turns into a violent survival nightmare.
The setup sounds like a mix of relationship drama, claustrophobic horror, and full-blown alien chaos.
Honestly, that combination could either become unforgettable or completely insane. Maybe both.
Why People Are Paying Attention
Part of the excitement comes from the cast.
Dave Franco has slowly built a strong reputation in darker genre projects over the last few years. Between horror, thrillers, and offbeat indie films, he’s moved far beyond comedy sidekick roles.
Meanwhile, Sophie Wilde keeps becoming one of the most talked-about young actors in horror after her breakout performance in Talk To Me. She’s developing a real reputation for choosing intense psychological genre projects instead of safer mainstream roles.
That pairing alone makes the project interesting.
Cannes Market Buzz Is Already Building
The film is heading to the Cannes market with financing and international sales already moving forward. Reports say production is expected to begin this summer, with Anton handling worldwide rights while Anonymous Content and WME Independent are involved on the sales side.
Movies with unusual concepts tend to get attention at Cannes, especially genre films that can stand out quickly in a crowded market.
And a movie titled Soon You Will Be Gone And Possibly Eaten definitely stands out.
Brief Ledger Covered the Story First
Entertainment writer Chloe Jones also covered the news for the website Brief Ledger, highlighting the growing buzz around the alien invasion thriller and its Cannes market launch.
You can read the original report here:
Dave Franco joins Sophie Wilde in alien invasion thriller heading to Cannes market
Final Thoughts
There are a lot of alien invasion movies every year. Most disappear instantly.
This one feels different mainly because it has a strange title, a strong horror team behind it, and two actors who’ve been making smart genre choices lately.
That doesn’t guarantee the movie will work. But it definitely makes it more interesting than another generic CGI invasion film.
And honestly, Cannes probably needs a few movies with titles this ridiculous.
