‘Hyena’ Sets Q1 2027 Start With Shipka, Woon-A-Tai — SkimNews
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- Hyena has a Q1 2027 start date, with production slated to begin in Spokane, Washington, under director Coffey.
- Shipka and Woon-A-Tai will star as Genevieve and Alexei, replacing Archie Madekwe and Havana Rose Liu in previously announced lead roles.
- Ramírez and DeWitt join as fresh cast additions alongside Shipka and Woon-A-Tai.
- WME Independent joined Upgrade on sales, with the partners due to introduce Hyena to buyers at the AFM.
- Lynch is an executive producer on one of his final film credits, with David Lancaster and Jeff Elliott producing; the filmmaker died in January 2025.
- Coffey appeared as Wilkins in Lynch’s Mulholland Drive; the filmmaker then became his mentor and was closely involved in Hyena’s early development.
Why it matters: At the AFM, buyers will be introduced to a recast Hyena: Shipka and Woon-A-Tai replace two leads, and production is dated to Q1 2027 in Spokane. WME Independent and Upgrade now handle sales together, while Lynch’s final-credit involvement remains closely tied to Coffey’s development process.
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