It’s been seven years since the last installment in the Leprechaun franchise, with director Steven Kostanski’s Leprechaun Returns putting a bloody new coat of paint on the saga back in 2018. While we wait for the character to return to the screen, the production team behind the Terrifier series and Stream have made their own […]
“If we were ever given the opportunity to make a true feature length Leprechaun film, it would honestly be a dream come true,” adds co-director, writer and producer Jason Leavy. “Me and my brother grew up watching these movies—they were a big part of our childhood and what got us into storytelling in the first place. The chance to contribute to something that means so much to us would be an incredible honor. We’ve had ideas for years that haven’t been explored yet and we’d love to bring to life, while still staying true to what fans love about the series.”
Mark Holton said in a statement of his own, “I jumped at the chance. Michael Leavy is one of my favorite directors and there’s a reason why! You can see it in his work. Having worked with the Terrifier team on Stream, I knew it would be outrageously good and it was also outrageously fun! The way this team works together is as good as I have ever seen. They all know what each other is thinking ahead of time and they are on it! The franchise for Leprechaun would be in great hands.”
Linden Porco adds, “When I did my first Leprechaun, I was brought into the Lep family by the fans. The fans are what make our jobs worth-while and who better to do the next one with than Fuzz on the Lens Productions! I think it’s time for the fans to have another Leprechaun movie and the Terrifier team, Fuzz on the Lens, are the perfect match to deliver the franchise what it ultimately deserves. I’ve seen it myself. It’s bloody brilliant.”
What’s the latest on the official franchise? It had been announced back in June of 2023 that a new Leprechaun movie was in the works at Lionsgate, with Felipe Vargas (Milk Teeth) being hired to “reimagine” the franchise. Vargas, however, more recently departed the project.
Whoever ends up taking over as director, the next Leprechaun movie will be the ninth installment in the franchise. Mike Van Waes wrote the screenplay, with Roy Lee producing.
