Are you looking for a new crime thriller to add to your watchlist? Production on Matthew Macfadyen and Rachel Weisz’s new movie, Seance on a Wet Afternoon, is officially underway – and it sounds unmissable.

Adapted from Mark McShane’s 1961 novel, the film has been written by Emmy Award-winner Jack Thorne (Adolescence, Enola Holmes) and is directed by BAFTA Award-winner Tomas Alfredson (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Let the Right One In).

The story follows a struggling psychic who convinces her husband to kidnap a child so she can “discover” the boy using her supposed abilities and prove her powers are real.

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The 1964 movie poster

This new production marks a fresh big-screen take on the novel, which was previously adapted in 1964. That version starred Kim Stanley, Richard Attenborough, Nanette Newman, Mark Eden and Patrick Magee. Kim earned an Oscar nomination for her role as Myra, so all eyes will be on Rachel to see how she puts her own spin on the character. And with Jack Thorne behind the script, expect plenty of gripping twists and turns.

Intrigued? Keep reading to find out more about Seance on a Wet Afternoon.

What is Seance on a Wet Afternoon about?

The movie centres around Myra, a self-proclaimed medium, played by Rachel.

The synopsis reads: “Myra convinces her husband Billy to kidnap the son of a wealthy family so she can lead the police to the ‘missing’ child and legitimize her psychic abilities. When Myra’s true intentions come to light, however, Billy realizes her plan threatens to consume them both.”

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Rachel Weisz stars as Myra in the new film

Who stars in Seance on a Wet Afternoon?

So far, the only actors confirmed on the project are Matthew Macfadyen (Succession, Deadpool, Death by Lightning) as Billy and Rachel Weisz as Rachel (The Favourite, The Constant Gardener).

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Matthew will play Billy

Meet the creative team behind Seance on a Wet Afternoon

Both Matthew and Rachel also serve as producers on the film, alongside creatives from Film4, Fremantle and Astral Projection.

Other key names on the project include Marcell Rév (Euphoria) as director of photography, BAFTA Award-winning production designer Jacqueline Abrahams (The Lobster), costume designer Sarah Blenkinsop (All of Us Strangers), Academy Award-nominated hair and make-up designer Daniel Phillips (Victoria & Abdul) and casting director Jina Jay (The Night Manager).

Seance on a Wet Afternoon’s 1964 film

The previous adaptation was released in 1964 and scored an impressive 82% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Kim Stanley played Myra in the 1964 film

A review by The Lonely Film Critics noted: “Rainy day or no, this is a film that can be enjoyed anytime one is inclined towards something dark and unsettling. Close the drapes, light a candle, and go wild,” while The Observer penned: “Séance On a Wet Afternoon is a very welcome thriller. It is modestly made and carefully localised, with a good nervy script by the director and more visual character than any English film of its kind for ages.”

No official release date has been confirmed yet, but we’ll let you know as soon as we hear!