In May 2024, it was reported that
J. J. Abrams had been working on his next feature film, in which
Glen Powell had entered talks to join as the lead. In August,
Jenna Ortega joined the cast in an undisclosed role, with Powell confirmed to star as well. In November,
Emma Mackey joined and
Samuel L. Jackson entered talks. In April 2025, Jackson was confirmed to star in the film.
James Friend serves as the cinematographer. On April 4, 2025, it was reported that the film was in pre-production at
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in
Hertfordshire, England. (right) filming in Edinburgh during June 2025 Filming took place in
Edinburgh and
Glasgow in June 2025. In August 2025, additional filming occurred in
Cranston and
Providence, Rhode Island, where the movie was referred to under the
working title of
Ghostwriter. Filming
wrapped on August 25, 2025. In January 2026, it was reported that the film's official title is
The Great Beyond, with
Sophie Okonedo and
Merritt Wever joining the cast. ==Release==