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The new representation deal comes as Devlin is attached to write the upcoming reimagining of The Blair Witch Project.
WME has signed screenwriter Chris Thomas Devlin for representation, the agency announced in a report published Thursday. Devlin, described as a rising writer in the horror and thriller space, will be represented by WME as he continues to build feature credits in the genre, according to the report.
The most prominent project tied to Devlin comes as he has landed work as a screenwriter for an upcoming reimagining of The Blair Witch Project, a horror classic associated with the original 1999 release. The project is being developed under a production structure that brings together multiple genre players, and Devlin’s assignment is described as among his biggest to date in the report.
The reimagining is directed by Dylan Clark, who is identified in the report as a YouTube up-and-comer. The film is described as being produced by Lionsgate in partnership with Blumhouse-Atomic Monster. The report does not provide a release date or a full production schedule, but it places Devlin’s writing role at the center of the project’s next development stage.
The reporting also frames Devlin’s WME signing as a step reflecting his momentum in the horror and thriller market. While the report does not enumerate specific titles beyond the attached Blair Witch assignment, it positions Devlin as a writer whose recent work has drawn major-agency attention, an indicator of how studios and distributors continue to prioritize genre properties and writers with recognizable track records.
For WME, the addition continues a longstanding strategy of building its roster across film and television, including writing talent in commercially driven categories. For the production side, attaching a new screenwriter at the representation and development level is often a key step toward refining scripts, aligning production teams, and moving projects from early development toward casting and principal photography.
The Blair Witch Project reimagining also carries audience-recognition stakes, since the original franchise is known for the way it helped define a particular approach to horror storytelling. With Devlin attached and Clark directing, the next milestones will likely include further development updates and announcements tied to production readiness, though no additional dates were included in the report.
The WME signing and the attached screenwriting credit were reported on June 12, 2026. The report did not describe any contractual details, compensation terms, or production budget figures, and it did not specify whether Devlin has completed a draft or entered which stage of screenwriting for the reimagining.