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Dead by Daylight Movie Hires Thordur Palsson to Direct

The director announcement follows reports that a screenplay is finished and producers say the project is moving into pre-production with filming targeted for 2027.

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As Dead by Daylight turns 10, Behavior unveils game-changing overhaul that will “make the next ten better than the first”
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Overview

  • Producers revealed the hire at Behaviour Interactive’s 10th anniversary event in Montreal on Monday, naming Icelandic filmmaker Thordur Palsson as the film’s director.
  • The adaptation is based on a screenplay reported complete by Alexandre Aja and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and that script served as a key reason for advancing the project.
  • Blumhouse, Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive are producing the film with Jason Blum, James Wan and Stephen Mulrooney listed as producers and several executive producers attached.
  • Producers said the movie will recreate the game’s atmosphere, visit iconic locations such as The MacMillan Estate and Greenville, and feature both fan‑favorite and original characters.
  • Filming is being targeted for 2027 but casting, specific shooting sites and an official release date remain unannounced, and creators say they intend a fan‑focused adaptation given the franchise’s large player base.