Giorgia Whigham Cast Opposite Kevin Bacon in Amazon MGM Horror Thriller ‘Summoner’

Amazon MGM has cast Giorgia Whigham opposite Kevin Bacon in the horror thriller ‘Summoner,’ according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project is currently in development, with Slater serving as writer and making his directorial debut on the feature.

The film is being produced for Amazon MGM, a studio unit that has emphasized genre titles alongside its broader slate. The casting pairing brings together Whigham, known for dramatic roles across film and television, and Bacon, a long-established star associated with both mainstream and thriller-oriented projects.

The Hollywood Reporter also described ‘Summoner’ as a horror thriller that will mark a new step for Jeremy Slater, who is widely recognized in the genre space and also for television. Slater has worked as a writer on ‘Mortal Kombat II’ and as creator and writer behind ‘The Umbrella Academy,’ which he developed into a major, internationally distributed Netflix series.

Slater’s move from genre and serialized storytelling into feature directing is the central creative development in the announcement. While casting news typically reflects production readiness rather than a release date, the involvement of two established performers can affect scheduling priorities for principal photography, marketing planning, and the timeline for post-production work common to horror releases.

Whigham’s addition expands the ensemble around Bacon as ‘Summoner’ continues to take shape. Details about Whigham’s character and the plot framework were not included in the available report, so the project’s specific premise beyond its horror-thriller categorization remains to be clarified as additional casting and production information is released.

For Amazon MGM, adding a horror thriller with a veteran performer and a genre writer-director fits a broader pattern in the industry of using recognizable talent to drive audience interest in suspense-driven projects. Horror and thrillers also tend to rely on careful pacing and performance work, with casting often treated as an early indicator of how a film will be positioned for distribution.

The next steps for ‘Summoner’ will likely include finalizing additional cast, locking production dates, and confirming release strategy. As those items emerge, studios and talent teams typically share more concrete timelines, along with character details and production notes.

No release date or start-of-production window was stated in the reporting available for this update, meaning audiences will need subsequent announcements to learn when the film will begin filming and when it may reach theaters or streaming platforms.