Guy Pearce Teresa Palmer Ann Dowd Star Supernatural Thriller Poor Boy

The upcoming supernatural thriller "Poor Boy" stars Guy Pearce, Teresa Palmer, and Ann Dowd, adapting Matt Cameron's 2009 stage play for the screen. The story follows a boy who, after a near-fatal accident, awakens claiming to be the reincarnation of a man who died seven years prior, leaving families to grapple with whether it is a genuine rebirth or a vengeful ghost. Directed by Jeffrey Walker, the film features a score arranged by Pearce based on original music by Tim Finn of Crowded House. Pearce, who also performed in the original stage play, expressed excitement about bringing the emotionally charged story about buried family secrets to a wider audience. Production is set to begin later this year in Australia, and AMP is launching world sales ahead of the American Film Market. The film promises a unique supernatural narrative with a strong cast and emotional depth, distinguishing it from typical ghost stories.