Amanda Warren and Evan Jonigkeit are shooting indie sci-fi horror “Door,” Deadline reports

Amanda Warren and Evan Jonigkeit are currently shooting the indie sci-fi horror feature “Door,” Deadline reported on Aug. 18. The casting announcement positions the project as a new genre entry built around two leads, with production already underway at the time of the report.

Deadline said “Door” will be headlined by Warren, known for HBO’s “The Leftovers,” and Jonigkeit, associated with “The Hunting Wives.” The project’s ensemble also includes Akira Jackson from “It Ends,” River Blossom from “Abbott Elementary,” Johnny Sibilly from “Hacks,” and Henry Ian Cusick from “Lost.”

The report also described “Door” as the feature directorial debut of Sara Magness and Wil Magness. Deadline further stated that the duo wrote the screenplay, framing the film as a creator-driven effort rather than one adapted from existing material.

Beyond the lead actors and directors, the announcement highlights the film’s genre positioning. Deadline characterized “Door” as an indie sci-fi horror title, indicating a mix of science fiction elements and horror theming, and it said the project is being shot with the cast currently attached as part of the production process.

Because Deadline’s report is an exclusive casting and production update, it did not provide additional details in the materials presented here on distribution plans, release timing, budget, or filming locations. Those elements, along with any further cast additions, would typically determine how the project will reach audiences later in its production cycle.

In the coming weeks, the main public-facing milestones for “Door” are expected to include additional production disclosures, such as the completion of principal photography, post-production updates, and announcements about where the film will be screened or made available. For audiences, the most immediate point of reference will be the confirmed cast lineup and the Magnesses’ first feature as director-writer team.

For the industry, “Door” will also be tracked as a new indie horror and sci-fi effort coming from talent associated with mainstream and acclaimed TV work. Genre films often face a competitive release environment, and final impact usually depends on distribution channels, marketing commitments, and the timing of festival or theatrical announcements later in the year.