Hollywood is bringing Stephen King's supernatural horror story 1408 back to the big screen, with Stranger Things star Natalia Dyer and The Lord of the Rings actor Elijah Wood joining the cast of a sequel nearly 20 years after the original film's release.
Production on the sequel is scheduled to begin in early 2027, while original stars John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson are reportedly in talks to reprise their roles.
According to Variety, which first reported the development, Dyer will lead the new film, while Wood will feature in a supporting role.
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Mikael Håfström, who directed the 2007 original, is returning to direct the sequel. He will also co-write the screenplay with Mark Verheiden.
Although details of the new storyline remain under wraps, the project marks a return to one of King's popular supernatural horror adaptations.
Released in 2007, 1408 was adapted from King's short story of the same title. The film follows Mike Enslin, played by Cusack, a writer who investigates supposedly haunted locations despite being sceptical about paranormal activities.
His investigation takes him to room 1408 in a New York hotel, where he ignores an ominous warning against entering the room.
However, what begins as another investigation turns into a terrifying experience as Enslin becomes trapped inside and encounters a series of bizarre supernatural events.
Jackson played Gerald Olin, the hotel's manager, who repeatedly warns Enslin about the dangers associated with the room.
The original film, directed by Håfström, combined psychological horror with supernatural elements and became one of the notable screen adaptations of King's work.
The sequel will join a growing slate of film and television projects based on the author's works, including The Long Walk (2025), The Running Man (2025) and the 2026 television adaptation of Carrie.
While the filmmakers have yet to disclose the sequel's plot, the return of Håfström and the possible involvement of Cusack and Jackson could reconnect the new production with the original film.
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