Jeff Nichols' "Midnight Special"

[PopcornBandit]

From Arrow in the Head:
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL is the title of Nichols' first studio film; it's set up at Warner Bros., and has Michael Shannon (who has appeared in all three of Nichols' films) attached to star.

Plot details are thin, but it's described as a "contemporary science fiction chase film". However, back in January in an interview with Collider, Nichols revealed the inspiration behind the project:

"Right now I’m working on this one called Midnight Special. I won’t talk too much about it now, other than to say I kind of want to make a 1980s John Carpenter movie. If I had to choose one of those it would be Starman."

This sounds very interesting. The only Nichols' film I've seen is "Mud' but based on what I've read about his other films, this is quite the departure from his usual fare.

[Abdrewes]

I'm glad he's busy working. He's a really fine director.

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I'm glad he's busy working. He's a really fine director.

Me too..I just hope his work from now on won't be very, very different.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Me too..I just hope his work from now on won't be very, very different.

I don't know, I always welcome diversity. The mark of a true talent will be felt regardless of genre.