Cregger Sold His ‘Weapons’ Spec Script In Old-School Bidding War
On the morning of January 22, 2023, Zach Cregger’s spec script ‘Weapons’ hit the market. But according to an announcement The Hollywood Reporter published a few days later, in the days and weeks leading up to the drop, producers and studios were already scrambling to be a part of the project. Some made offers without having even seen the script. This is the power of making a film that grosses 10x its budget.
Alas, these interested parties would have to wait until everyone could take a peek. But within a day, it would quickly be taken off the table and put in the loving hands of New Line Cinema. The Warner Media offset has had a lot of success in the horror genre with franchises such as ‘It’ and ‘The Nun,’ but its real draw is what it could offer to Cregger. Not only did he receive an eight figure deal to write and direct, but he also an automatic greenlight, final cut privileges, and a guaranteed theatrical window — all rarities in today’s difficult Hollywood economy.