Neon Lands Worldwide Rights To 'Hokum' Starring Adam ...
Neon and Waypoint Entertainment’s Cweature Features have come on board Hokum, starring Adam Scott.
ground.newsAdam Scott’s next horror project Hokum has been generating buzz as of 2025–2026, with release details and early footage circulating through entertainment outlets. Here’s what’s currently circulating in reliable trade reporting and press coverage:
- Hokum, a supernatural horror directed by Damian McCarthy, stars Adam Scott and is set in Ireland. Reports point to a May 2026 theatrical release window and describe the premise as a novelist visiting a remote inn that’s haunted by local legend.[1][3][4]
- Neon and Waypoint/Cweature Features have been attached as major behind-the-scenes players, with early images and release timing highlighted in press materials and industry coverage.[2][3]
- Coverage from outlets like ComingSoon and IMDb’s reporting corroborates Scott’s casting in Hokum and situates production in Ireland, with additional cast details mentioned by trade sources.[3][4]
- Public-facing reactions and promotional material, including teaser assets and interviews, have started to surface in late 2025 and into 2026, including appearances by Scott at premieres and press appearances.[5][6][7][8]
If you’d like, I can fetch the latest official press releases or provide a concise timeline of announcements with sourced links. I can also summarize how Hokum fits into Adam Scott’s horror-film trajectory and compare it with his prior genre projects. Would you prefer a quick timeline or a focused summary with key cast/production notes?[4][1][2][3]