Hollywood actress Rosamund Pike, known for films such as Gone Girl, Pride & Prejudice and Saltburn, is set to star in an upcoming body horror film titled Feed. She will also serve as a producer on the project.
The film will be directed by Leslye Headland, who previously worked on Bachelorette and Star Wars: The Acolyte.
A Story About Social Media Fame and Obsession
Feed follows a desperate mother who discovers an unusual collagen supplement promising to help her young gymnast daughter become a successful social media influencer.
The supplement initially appears to bring the fame and success they wanted. However, as the daughter’s online popularity grows, she begins experiencing a frightening transformation.
Inspired by Finnish Film Hatching
The upcoming project draws inspiration from the 2022 Finnish film Hatching, which explored the pressures of perfection, parental expectations and disturbing consequences surrounding a young gymnast’s life.
The new film aims to explore society’s obsession with social media, online popularity and self-improvement.
Rosamund Pike Takes on Another Major Project
Pike will produce the film through her production company Primitive Streak. The project also involves several production partners, including Shelley Browning, Steven Schneider and Agile Films.
With its unusual storyline and psychological horror elements, Feed is shaping up to be an interesting addition to Pike’s upcoming film projects.
