Kevin Bacon Set to Direct and Star in New Horror Comedy family film. An A-list actor, Bacon is known for several prominent roles, such as in Free, The Lumberjack, Hollow manand Mystic River. More recently, the actor had roles in Leave the world behind, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Fand Ti Oeste X franchise film MaXXXine. Bacon also has a famous wife, Kyra Sedgwickwho is also an actor. Sedgwick is known for her roles in The closest, Phenomenonand The Lumberjack.
According to Variety, Bacon is now developing a horror comedy called family film. The film will be co-directed by him and Sedgwick, who will also star in the film. Bacon and Sedgwick’s real-life children, Sosie and Travis Bacon, will also appear in the film. All four members of the Bacon family will produce for Mixed Breed Films. Norman Golighty will also produce for Dark Castle Entertainment. According to the description in the report, family film “follows an eclectic but close-knit family of filmmakers who suddenly find themselves in a real-life horror film when a body turns up on the set of their latest low-budget horror film.“
What the family film means for Kevin Bacon’s career
Will reunite Sedgwick and Bacon on screen
family film it will be a big deal for Sedgwick and Bacon as it will reunite the duo on screen. It’s been 20 years since they acted in a film together, with their previous work together being The Lumberjack. Bacon also directed Sedgwick in the series The closestbut he didn’t appear on the screen. The duo announced another film together, Conscienceat the beginning of this year, but as there is no release date yet, family film it could be their official on-screen reunion.
The horror-comedy not only brings the on-screen couple together, but also brings the entire acting family together. Their daughter Sosie Bacon broke out in 2022 with the horror film Smile. Travis Bacon’s acting career was limitedbut he was also a composer for several films. If family film is successful, it could boost Kevin Bacon’s family’s acting legacy.
Our opinion on the family film
Several members of the Bacon family have experience in the genre
Although not entirely unknown, the premise for family film looks intriguing. Kevin Bacon is a horror veteran, and between titles like Smile, They/Theyand Leave the world behindKevin and Sosie Bacon have recently shown their strength in the horror genre, which bodes well for family film. The real-life family dynamics will also contribute to the performances portrayed on screen, hopefully creating a charming dynamic for the film to manage its comedy element as well.
Source: Variety