Hunter Schafer and Noomi Rapace To Star In Horror Palette

Hunter Schafer (Euphoria) and Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) are both set to star in psychological horror film, Palette.

The horror film project will mark his directorial feature debut for Zach Strauss. He’s made a name for himself as writer and has recently also penned Spike Lee’s upcoming film Da Understudy.

Palette is described as a visceral and mind-bending psychological thriller, Dolly, a woman suffering from extreme synaesthesia, a rare condition where she is able to hear colours, gets recruited into a secretive, cult-like industry of colour design, uncovering the dark reality of what it takes to make the world’s greatest hues.

Schafer will play ‘Dolly,’ Rapace will play the company’s enigmatic executive ‘Latrice’ and Frankie Shaw (SMILF, MR. Robot) has joined the cast as ‘Sidney’, Hunter’s cutthroat rival.

Both actors are no strangers to the horror genre. Schafer’s upcoming film Cuckoo which is set to premiere this month’s Berlinale. The Euphoria actor has also recently completed filming Mother Mary, directed by David Lowery and is filming on Kinds of Kindness, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

Strauss commented “I feel beyond lucky to be making this dark and twisted movie with a truly exceptional cast and with such incredible partners in Anton, I know we’re going to create something really special.”

“Zach has crafted such a compelling and completely distinctive script. We are putting together a team that will bring the stunning visuals of the story to the screen. Hunter & Noomi are truly perfect for our two leads and I cannot wait to see them bring these rich and unique characters to life. We could not be more excited about this film.“ said producer John Zois.

Anton are selling the world rights at the upcoming European Film Market in Berlin and will present a sizzle reel for the film. CAA Media Finance and Verve Ventures will co-rep US rights with Anton.