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Freddy Carter, Lulu Wilson and Mark McKenna Set to Lead Sci-Fi Horror Film ‘Do Not Open’
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Freddy Carter, Lulu Wilson and Mark McKenna Set to Lead Sci-Fi Horror Film ‘Do Not Open’

A newly announced sci-fi horror project, ‘Do Not Open,’ will star Five Nights at Freddy’s and Shadow and Bone actor Freddy Carter alongside Annabelle franchise lead Lulu Wilson and The Tourist star Mark McKenna.

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A sci-fi horror feature titled ‘Do Not Open’ has been set up with a multi-genre cast led by Freddy Carter, Deadline reported in an exclusive announcement on June 26, 2026. Carter, known for playing in the Five Nights at Freddy’s film and for his role in Netflix’s Shadow and Bone, is joining Lulu Wilson and Mark McKenna as leading stars for the project. The announcement also added several additional cast members with credits spanning horror, drama, and popular television.

Deadline reported that Lulu Wilson, who has appeared in the Annabelle franchise, will co-lead the film. Wilson has been a familiar name in mainstream horror-related productions, and the new pairing with Carter and McKenna positions the movie to draw on actors with established genre followings rather than a single breakout track.

Mark McKenna, star of the series The Tourist, is also set to lead ‘Do Not Open.’ The casting announcement places McKenna in the same central lineup with Carter and Wilson, with Deadline describing the film as a sci-fi horror feature.

Additional cast members named by Deadline include Stelio Savante, credited in the announcement through his work on Sarah’s Oil, and Jeremy Gauna, listed with a background that includes the series 1923. Deadline also said singer-songwriter John Ford Coley and actors Jada Jay and Diletta Guglielmi round out the ensemble.

The report did not include production details such as filming start dates, a distributor, or a release window. It also did not provide a plot summary in the material accompanying the casting announcement, leaving key creative specifics unavailable beyond the genre description and the credited cast.

For audiences, the announcement marks another entry into the crowded sci-fi and horror pipeline, where casting announcements can report the direction a studio or production team is taking in assembling star power across streaming and theatrical audiences. For the performers and their existing fan bases, the project adds a new genre lane following their prior mainstream credits referenced in the casting report.

With the cast in place, the next publicly relevant step for the film will likely be additional confirmations tied to production, such as the creative team, shooting schedule, and distribution plan. Those elements were not included in Deadline’s announcement, meaning the timeline for when the project reaches audiences remains unclear as of the June 26 publication.

Why It Matters

  • Casting announcements can affect production planning and industry attention, especially when several recognizable genre and streaming performers are attached early.
  • The mix of horror and mainstream television credits referenced in the report suggests the film is aiming to reach both established genre audiences and broader viewers.
  • Without a release date or distribution details in the announcement, the public timeline for when ‘Do Not Open’ will be available remains to be clarified.
  • The addition of a singer-songwriter among the cast indicates the production may be drawing from cross-domain talent, which can shape marketing and soundtrack expectations once those details are released.

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Key Facts

  • Deadline reported the sci-fi horror film ‘Do Not Open’ will be led by Freddy Carter, Lulu Wilson, and Mark McKenna.
  • Freddy Carter’s cited credits in the announcement include Five Nights at Freddy’s and Shadow and Bone.
  • Lulu Wilson is listed as part of the lead cast, with her credited background including the Annabelle franchise.
  • Mark McKenna is listed as a lead, with his cited credit including The Tourist.
  • Stelio Savante and Jeremy Gauna are included among additional cast members.
  • The ensemble also includes Jada Jay, Diletta Guglielmi, and singer-songwriter John Ford Coley.
  • Deadline published the casting announcement on June 26, 2026.
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