Adaptation of Reddit Horror Story Moves Forward
Sydney Sweeney is set to star in and produce Warner Bros.’ upcoming thriller “I Pretended to Be a Missing Girl”, through her production company, Fifty-Fifty Films.
1. Story and Adaptation
- Based on a Reddit short story by Joe Cote.
- The film follows a drifter who impersonates a missing girl to rob her family—only to realize she’s made a terrible mistake.
- Oscar-winning writer Eric Roth (Forrest Gump, Dune) is adapting the screenplay.
2. Production Team
- Producers:
- Sydney Sweeney (Fifty-Fifty Films)
- Roy Lee & Steven Schneider (Vertigo)
- Trevor Engelson & Aaron Folbe (Underground)
3. Sweeney’s Expanding Role as Producer
Sweeney has been increasingly involved in producing her own projects, following major box office success:
- “Anyone But You” (2023): A surprise rom-com hit, earning $220.3 million globally and $103M net profit.
- “Immaculate” (2024): A nun horror film that premiered at SXSW and was released by Neon.
- Upcoming Productions:
- “The Housemaid” (Christmas 2025) – A psychological thriller starring Sweeney & Amanda Seyfried.
- “Scandalous!” – A biopic about Kim Novak and her secret love affair with Sammy Davis Jr., directed by Colman Domingo.
- “Christy Martin Biopic” – Based on the life of the female boxing icon.
- “Echo Valley” (Apple TV+) – Co-starring Julianne Moore, Kyle MacLachlan, and Domhnall Gleeson.
4. Final Thoughts
With a chilling premise, a top-tier screenwriter, and a rising star producing, “I Pretended to Be a Missing Girl” is shaping up to be a must-watch thriller. Sweeney continues to prove herself as both a Hollywood powerhouse and a box office draw.