Johanna Watts to Direct House of Night Film Adaptation
Casting is underway on the adaptation of P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast's book series, with filming being lined up for early 2027.
Johanna Watts has been attached to direct the film adaptation of House of Night, according to Deadline. The project marks Watts' feature debut as a director, and casting is currently in process.
Victor Hadida is producing for Davis Films and Molly Hassell is producing for Hassell Free Productions. Author P.C. Cast serves as an executive producer on the film.
Filming is being lined up for early 2027. Highland Film Group is handling international sales and will continue pre-sales on the title at the AFM.
The creative team includes casting director Denise Chamian, production designer Clint Wallace, costume designer Mona May, cinematographer Joshua R. Turner and first assistant director Brett Hodgkinson.
Watts is in post-production on the feature documentary The Gathering. Her previous directing credits include the short film Career Girl.
Book series reach
The House of Night series, written by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast, has sold more than 31 million copies across more than 40 countries in 30 languages. The combined books have spent 153 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List and 424 weeks on USA Today's Best-selling Books list, with four titles — Awakened, Hunted, Burned and Tempted — peaking at #1. In 2025, the project went to market with Rain Li attached to direct.
Quick answers
Who is directing the House of Night film?
Johanna Watts has been attached to direct, marking her feature debut as a director.
When will the House of Night film shoot?
Filming is being lined up for early 2027, with casting currently in process.
Who is producing the House of Night film?
Victor Hadida produces for Davis Films and Molly Hassell for Hassell Free Productions, with author P.C. Cast as an executive producer.