Ben Wheatley Takes Over Molepeople as Director, LaKeith Stanfield Exits
Wheatley replaces Rob Savage, who left the film over scheduling conflicts and stays on as executive producer. The film is set for release on August 27, 2027.
Ben Wheatley has taken over directing duties on Molepeople, replacing Rob Savage, and LaKeith Stanfield is no longer starring in the film, according to Variety. Savage left the directing job because of scheduling conflicts and remains on the project as an executive producer.
Molepeople is co-financed and co-produced by Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Paramount Primal, with Paramount handling worldwide distribution. The film is set for theatrical release on Aug. 27, 2027.
The project was announced earlier in October 2026 during Blumhouse Atomic Monster's presentation at New York Comic-Con.
Wheatley's recent work includes the action thriller Normal, starring Bob Odenkirk, which premiered at TIFF's Midnight Madness before an April 2026 theatrical release. He made his feature debut in 2009 with Down Terrace, and his 2011 film Kill List earned six British Independent Film Award nominations, including best director and best screenplay.
His other credits include High-Rise starring Tom Hiddleston, Free Fire executive produced by Martin Scorsese, the experimental feature Bulk, Warner Bros.' Meg 2: The Trench starring Jason Statham, and Netflix's Rebecca.
Quick answers
Who is directing Molepeople?
Ben Wheatley is directing Molepeople, taking over from Rob Savage.
When is Molepeople released in theaters?
Molepeople is set for theatrical release on Aug. 27, 2027.
Is LaKeith Stanfield still in Molepeople?
No, LaKeith Stanfield is no longer starring in the film.