Director James Ward Byrkit and producer Kate Andrews are reuniting to develop a new feature film that continues the sci-fi thriller story of Coherence, which gained a cult following and critical acclaim in 2013.
While the plot details are being kept secret, Byrkit will direct and write the script with Alex Manugian, his co-story writing partner from the original film.
Andrews will produce under her Boldly Go Productions banner, following the successful sale of her first film, It’s What’s Inside, to Netflix for $17 million at the Sundance Film Festival.
The original Coherence film, directed by Byrkit, follows eight friends whose dinner party is disrupted by a comet’s passing, leading to reality-bending events that unravel hidden truths and test their grip on reality.
Despite its small budget, the film has become a cult classic, ranking in Top 10 lists as one of the greatest mind-bending sci-fi thrillers of the 21st century.
Byrkit expressed his excitement about the follow-up, stating that Andrews’ two-word email pitch unlocked the door to a new story. He praised her genius or possibly her ability to tap into a parallel reality where the story already existed.
Byrkit is also known for his work on the Academy Award-winning animated film Rango and his current sci-fi television anthology Shatter Belt.