‘The Backrooms’ Adds Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell and Avan Jogia

Mark Duplass (Creep), Finn Bennett (“True Detective”), Lukita Maxwell (Afraid) and Avan Jogia (Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City) have joined the cast of The Backrooms. They join Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. Kane Parsons will direct from a script by Roberto Patino (“Westworld,” “Sons of Anarchy”). A24, Atomic Monster, Chernin Entertainment and 21 Laps Entertainment are joining forces on the project. James Wan and Michael Clear are producing for Wan’s…

Caroline C Ryan

July 10, 2025

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Mark Duplass (Creep), Finn Bennett (“True Detective”), Lukita Maxwell (Afraid) and Avan Jogia (Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City) have joined the cast of The Backrooms.

They join Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.

Kane Parsons will direct from a script by Roberto Patino (“Westworld,” “Sons of Anarchy”).

A24, Atomic Monster, Chernin Entertainment and 21 Laps Entertainment are joining forces on the project.

James Wan and Michael Clear are producing for Wan’s Atomic Monster.

Production kicks off this week in Canada.

Variety first reported on the new cast members.