Joel Silver’s latest foray into the realm of horror, more specifically possession, Sanctuary, has nabbed itself new writers. The Wrap is reporting that Paramount and producer Silver have hired Black List scribes Nick Creature and Michael Sweeney to rewrite the supernatural action script.
Originally written by Alan Trezza (Burying the Ex), the story follows a young woman who is possessed by a powerful demonic force. She seeks refuge within The Sanctuary, a secret organization run by the Vatican that teaches the possessed to channel their inner demon and use that power as a weapon against evil.
Elizabeth Raposo has been with the project since 2012 and will continue to oversee its development on behalf of Paramount, while Ethan Erwin will oversee the project for Silver Pictures Entertainment.
Described as a cross between Wanted and Blade, Sanctuary was the first project Silver set up after leaving Warner Bros.