Selma Blair (Hellboy, Cruel Intentions) has signed on to star in the supernatural thriller Silent, Variety reports.

Doron & Yoaz Paz (Jeruzalem, The Golem) are directing from a script by Stephen Herman (Black Box).

Blair will play Skylar, a sound designer hired anonymously to create the audio for a rare silent film. Disturbed by its contents, Skylar is nonetheless increasingly obsessed with her work, and unwittingly finds herself caught up in a dark ritual that unlocks an ancient evil, threatening to consume her and her young daughter.

Production is set to begin in Vancouver this summer from Roundtable Entertainment and Templeheart Films for an expected 2026 release.

“We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Selma Blair on this unique project. We believe the best horror emerges from remarkable character building. That’s why Selma is perfect for this movie. You care about her and her journey. When you care about the characters, the frightening moments hit much harder,” said the Paz brothers.

“Silent is ultimately a family drama about tragedy folded into an unexpected, nerve-wracking thrill ride of sound. We can’t wait to show fans a new, dark, captivating side of Selma, in a role audiences have never seen before.”

Sean Robins (Mortal Kombat), Marcia Do Vales, John Baldecchi (Happy Death Day) and Sarah Donnelly (#AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead) are producing.

“This is triumphant moment in Selma’s remarkable return to acting after a courageous public journey through MS,” said Donnelly. “She’s a champion. That personal experience brings an incomparable depth to her understanding and exploration of the character.

“Audiences will see a completely untapped side of Selma, much like the unexpected, elevated genre turns from esteemed actors in films like The Ring and Hereditary. We still have some surprises up our sleeves with the cast, including a highly anticipated reunion.”

Architect has launched sales for the film ahead of the European Film Market, co-representing North American rights with Roundtable.

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