According to a new report, Glen Powell might be the top choice at Warner Bros. to star in a reboot of the 1950s sci-fi horror movie Them!
The classic monster movie was directed by Gordon Douglas and released in theaters in June 1954. The film turned out to be a notable hit at the box office, given its genre and storyline.
Glen Powell rumored to be eyed for Them! reboot
Glen Powell is rumored to be being considered to lead the reboot of the 1954 film Them!, according to a report by Dread Central.
In January 2023, Deadline announced that a remake of the classic science fiction horror film was in production. The outlet at the time revealed that renowned film score composer Michael Giacchino is set to helm the movie as director. Previously, Giacchino worked as a director on Marvel Studios’ special Werewolf by Night.
It was conveyed that Giacchino is in conversation with the writers for the Them! reboot and told the outlet that this is a movie that holds a special place in his mind. Giacchino asserted that he loves the movie and that what he admires most about it is its central themes, stating, “It’s about the other, the unknown, which one refuses or can’t understand.”
The original movie revolves around a nuclear test in New Mexico that turns tiny ants into giant, man-eating monsters. While sharing his vision for the reboot, Giacchino asserted that his movie will focus on “immigration” and he will showcase the story on the big screen “through a lens of this insane science fiction monster movie.” In April 2025, Collider reported that The Batman director Matt Reeves had joined the reboot as a producer.
Apart from directing duties, Giacchino will also reportedly provide the score for the movie. However, the update suggesting that Powell is the top choice to lead the reboot is still not confirmed.
Originally reported by Ishita Verma on SuperHeroHype.
