Hollywood is set to bring a Reddit post to life on the big screen, with actress Sydney Sweeney taking the lead role. Warner Bros. has obtained the rights for the film adaptation of a story originally shared on the r/nosleep subreddit, a hub for chilling “creepypasta” narratives. This move underscores Hollywood’s ongoing interest in translating online content into cinematic experiences, following in the footsteps of projects like “Slender Man” and “Zola.”
The upcoming film, inspired by a 4-year-old post from the r/nosleep community, features Sweeney in the lead role. Titled “I pretended to be a missing girl so I could rob her family,” the story follows a deceptive plot reminiscent of the horror movie “Orphan.” Award-winning writer Eric Roth, known for his work on “Forrest Gump,” will pen the script for this intriguing adaptation.
The film project has received positive attention, with Joe Cote— the Reddit user behind the original post— expressing surprise and excitement at the prospect of his story reaching the big screen. As Hollywood continues to explore the potential of internet-originated narratives, this latest endeavor showcases the enduring appeal of online storytelling in the realm of cinema.
