Renée Zellweger bags role in psychological thriller ‘Phantom Son’

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  Renée Zellweger to star in ‘Phantom Son’

Renée Zellweger is stepping into darker territory with a new leading role in the psychological thriller Phantom Son.  

The film, which is fully financed and co-produced by Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, will be directed by David Yates from an original script by Ian Scott McCullough. Advertisement

The project was first developed by Zellweger and Carmella Casinelli under their Big Picture Co. banner. After bringing Yates aboard to direct, the team continued shaping the story before partnering with AGC Studios.  

As per Variety, Zellweger and Casinelli shared their excitement in a joint statement, calling Phantom Son “that rare discovery with promise to connect on a broad scale with the kind of rich, character-driven storytelling we love,” adding, “With David at the helm, and AGC as our partner, we’re poised to deliver something really special.”
‘Phantom Son’ synopsis

The thriller centers on Ronnie, a young runaway struggling to survive on the streets. He’s taken in by Audrey, played by Zellweger, a lonely woman who lost her son 20 years earlier.  

When she becomes convinced Ronnie is the child she lost, a tense psychological game unfolds, blurring the line between truth, manipulation and delusion.

Casting is still underway, and production is expected to begin in early 2026.
Famous David Yates movies

Director David Yates is best known for steering the final four Harry Potter films and later taking on The Legend of Tarzan, Netflix’s Pain Hustlers and the Fantastic Beasts trilogy.

His honours include the John Schlesinger Britannia BAFTA Award for excellence in directing and an honorary fellowship from the National Film and Television School.

Writer Ian Scott McCullough previously served as an executive story editor on Apple TV’s The Mosquito Coast and wrote for the Sky/Fremantle series The Iris Affair.
Renée Zellweger\“s new hairdo stuns fans

Zellweger’s upcoming film news arrives shortly after she surprised fans with a bold red-hair makeover on Only Murders in the Building.  

A recent promo for the episode titled Cuckoo Chicks showed her, Meryl Streep and Selena Gomez seated inside the Arconia’s newly discovered basement casino.

Zellweger appeared in a white silk blazer with gloves, sporting vibrant red curls, a look she first revealed in May while filming the new season.  

The Oscar winner plays billionaire Camila White in the Hulu series.

With Phantom Son, Zellweger looks set to deliver another layered performance, this time in a chilling story of identity, obsession and blurred reality.