The classic 1998 sci-fi horror film, *The Faculty*, is getting a reboot with original director Robert Rodriguez on board as a producer. Drew Hancock, director of upcoming thriller *Companion*, will helm the project, which will be backed by BoulderLight, the production company behind *Barbarian*.
There's never been a better time to be a fan of '90s cinema. Sequels, threequels, and reboots of some of our favorite films from that decade have been announced constantly, and today we have news for sci-fi horror fans. On the eve of his feature-length directorial debut, *Companion*, filmmaker Drew Hancock has been announced to helm a remake of Robert Rodriguez's classic 1998 film, * The Faculty *.
Rodriguez himself is giving his stamp of approval on the remake by joining the creative team as a producer.Adding to the excitement, BoulderLight, the production company behind Zach Cregger's breakout horror hit, *Barbarian*, will also be backing the film. While the '90s horror genre was highlighted by beloved slashers like the first few *Scream* movies and both *I Know What You Did Last Summer* films, *The Faculty* offered something completely new and thrilling. The film centers around an ordinary American high school that takes a bizarre turn when the staff becomes infected by an alien parasite. Hungry to infect more people, the teachers turn their attention to the students. But when one group threatens to not only avoid infection but end the alien takeover, they become the prime targets of the hosts.Like *The Faculty*'s fellow films from the decade, Rodriguez's sci-fi creature feature boasted a star-studded cast of rising names. This included Josh Hartnett (*Trap*), Elijah Wood (*The Lord of the Rings* trilogy), Clea DuVall (*But I'm a Cheerleader*), Famke Janssen (*The Taken* trilogy), Jordana Brewster (*the Fast & Furious* franchise), Bebe Neuwirth (*Frasier*), Piper Laurie (*Carrie*), Robert Patrick (*Peacemaker*), Shawn Hatosy (*Animal Kingdom*), Usher Raymond (*She's All That*), and Jon Stewart (*The Daily Show*). Before finding success directing *The Faculty*, Rodriguez was known for films like *From Dusk Till Dawn* and *Desperado*. He has since directed many popular films including the *Spy Kids* franchise, *Sin City*, and *Machete*. Meanwhile, the reboot's screenwriter, Hancock, will celebrate his debut as a filmmaker this weekend with the release of the Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher-led sci-fi horror thriller, *Companion*. Although *The Faculty* reboot doesn't have a release date yet, stay tuned to Collider for updates
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