Ben Wheatley to Direct Paramount's Molepeople, Replacing Rob Savage

Ben Wheatley will direct Paramount's horror thriller Molepeople, replacing Rob Savage, who left over scheduling conflicts, Deadline reported on 28 October 2026. Savage was announced as director in October 2024. Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Paramount Primal co-finance the film. Paramount is set to release it worldwide on 27 August 2027.