Billy Zane is returning to horror, joining the cast of Wekiwa, a creature feature described as swampy in tone. According to reporting cited by Fangoria, Deadline has confirmed Zane’s involvement in the project.
Creative team and cast
Wekiwa is written and directed by Richard L. Anderson. The Fangoria item cites additional cast names attached to the production, including Kevin Chapman and Alex Trumble. Further casting details were not provided in the source.
Production status
The project is reported to be shooting this fall. No release schedule, territory details, runtime, or additional production specifics were supplied in the article referenced.
Where this fits for Zane
- The coverage frames Wekiwa as a return to genre work for Billy Zane, noting his previous horror-related credits such as Twin Peaks and Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight.
- The tone of Wekiwa is presented as a creature feature with a swamp setting, suggesting a return to atmospheric, practical-monster style storytelling.
At this stage, reporting focuses on the headline casting and the writer-director credit; further production updates, supporting cast, and release information have not been detailed in the source material.
Source: Fangoria