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Black No. 1 is an upcoming live-action American supernatural Gothic horror film based on the Type O Negative song of the same name. It is written and directed by Robert Eggers. The film stars Bill Skarsgård, Charlize Theron, Keanu Reeves, Josh Hutcherson, Emily Blunt, and Dwayne Johnson.
Cast[]
- Bill Skarsgård as Black No. 1
- Dwayne Johnson as The Midnight Shadow
- Keanu Reeves as Vincent Wyatt
- Charlize Theron as Elizabeth Smith
- Josh Hutcherson as Jacob Olsen
- Emily Blunt as Sally Robinson
Production[]
Development[]
On July 16, 2025, Universal Pictures announced a Type O Negative song to have its own adaption with a summer 2027 telease, unexpectedly hiring Robert Eggers to write and direct the film. On October 16, Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare-All) was chosen by director Robert Eggers.
Casting[]
On August 18, 2025, Casting began with Bill Skarsgård being cast as the vampire antagonist with long black hair, Black No. 1, and Dwayne Johnson playing The Midnight Shadow. Keanu Reeves was cast as Vincent Wyatt, Charlize Theron was cast as Elizabeth Smith, Josh Hutcherson cast as Jacob Olsen, a police officer, with Emily Blunt cast as Sally Robinson, the chief of police.
Filming[]
Filming began on November 7, 2025, in Sherman, Texas, and wrapped on January 7, 2026.
Post-production[]
On December 15, 2025, it was announced that Danny Elfman was chosen by director Robert Eggers to score the soundtrack for his Gothic horror themed film scores and previous collaborations with Tim Burton.
Trivia[]
- This movie is based on Type O Negative's song, Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare-All), with new original characters.