According to a new statement from Blumhouse, the live-action film production company responsible for Five Nights at Freddy's, the long-running adaptation of the hit game has finally found a director and is set to "start production in early 2023." . The new director of
is Emma Tammi, who has directed horror works such as "The Wind and the Wind". The game, produced by series creator Scott Cawthon, tells the story of a security guard who begins to work at night at a pizza parlor called Freddy Fazbear. Scott Cawthon will also be involved in the production of the film.
Emma Tammi has her thoughts on it: "It's exciting to step into the rich, terrifying world of Freddy with Scott Cawthon, Blumhouse and Jim Henson's Creature Shop. I can't wait to immerse our audience in the crazy frenzy we're creating. In a wild and wonderful playground."
Five Nights at Freddy's now has 8 games, the most recent being "Security Vulnerability". Previously, the film version had changed directors many times before shooting. Including Gil Kenan and Chris Columbus. Jason Blum, CEO and founder of
Blumhouse, said: "Five Nights at Freddy's has been asked more often than any other film I've made, and I'm so glad it's finally starting! With Emma Tammi at the helm Next, we are committed to making Scott's vision for the film version a reality. Rest assured, the wait will be worth it."
game creator Scott Cawthon (right) said: "When meeting with Emma, I felt that she had a lot of love for the game. Has a good understanding of the series and feels like she can really make something that will please the fan base and keep people on the edge of their seats."
