Johanna Watts named director of House of Night film

Johanna Watts has been named director of the House of Night film, the first big-screen adaptation of P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast's young adult fantasy romance series, Deadline reported on 22 October 2026. It is Watts's feature directing debut; she previously directed the short Career Girl. Filming is lined up for early 2027, and casting is in process.