Eli (upcoming film)

Eli is an upcoming American horror film, directed by Ciarán Foy, from a screenplay by David Chirchirillo, Ian Goldberg, and Richard Naing. It stars Charlie Shotwell, Lili Taylor, Sadie Sink, Kelly Reilly, and Max Martini. Netflix bought Eli from Paramount Studios and has set it to release some time in 2019.

Synopsis
The story centers on a young boy named Eli who is undergoing treatment for a rare disease at a secluded clinic, which becomes a haunted prison with no way out.

Cast

 * Charlie Shotwell as Eli
 * Lili Taylor as Dr. Isabella Horn
 * Sadie Sink as Haley
 * Kelly Reilly
 * Max Martini as Paul

Production
In March 2017, it was announced Ciarán Foy would direct the film, from a screenplay by David Chirchirillo, Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing. Trevor Macy and John Zaozirny will produce the film, while Melinda Nishioka will serve as a co-producer. Daniel Hammond and Gabriel Hammond will executive produce the film, under their Broad Green Pictures, Intrepid Pictures and Bellevue Productions banners, respectively. In October 2017, Charlie Shotwell joined the cast of the film. In December 2017, Sadie Sink and Kelly Reilly joined the cast of the film. In January 2018, Lili Taylor and Max Martini joined the cast of the film.

Filming
Principal photography began in January 2018.

Release
In October 2017, Paramount Players acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a January 4, 2019 release. However, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film from Paramount, when the studio reportedly couldn’t figure out how to market the film.