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Natalia Dyer and Elijah Wood Join Cast for '1408' Horror Film Sequel

Natalia Dyer and Elijah Wood have been cast in the upcoming sequel to the 2007 supernatural horror film '1408'.

Natalia Dyer and Elijah Wood Join Cast for '1408' Horror Film Sequel
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In Brief

  • •Natalia Dyer and Elijah Wood have been cast in the upcoming sequel to the 2007 supernatural horror film '1408'.
  • •Original stars Samuel L. Jackson and John Cusack are currently negotiating terms to return for the new film.
  • •Mikael Håfström, who directed the original 2007 feature adaptation, returns to direct the sequel.

Why It Matters

The project revives a prominent supernatural horror title nearly two decades after the original film's release. Securing original creative leadership under director Mikael Håfström along with key original cast members indicates a direct continuity effort for the feature franchise.

Key Details

Original Film Release Year
2007
Director
Mikael Håfström
Newly Confirmed Cast
Natalia Dyer, Elijah Wood
Cast in Negotiations
John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson

Context & Background

The original 2007 psychological horror film '1408' was adapted from a Stephen King short story and focused on a skeptic investigating an allegedly cursed room in a New York hotel.

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