Julius Avery to Direct Snake Thriller for 20th Century
Originally published Jul 16, 2026
By Matthewgrobar · Deadline
AI-generated summary based on Deadline · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 16, 2026
Key points
- Julius Avery will direct the snake‑themed thriller “Crush.”
- The film is being produced by 20th Century Studios.
- The project originated from a spec script by John Fischer.
- Avery’s previous work includes Overlord and The Pope’s Exorcist.
Australian genre director Julius Avery, known for Overlord and The Pope’s Exorcist, has been hired to helm a new snake‑themed survival thriller titled “Crush.” The project is being produced by 20th Century Studios following the studio’s acquisition of the spec script from former Temple Hill executive John Fischer.
The attachment marks the first major development on the film since its initial announcement last fall, signaling progress toward casting and production. Details about the screenplay and release timeline remain undisclosed.
Read the original story: Deadline — by Matthewgrobar