Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile is a pretty highly anticipated upcoming movie featuring Zac Efron as Ted Bundy, and has already been given pretty positive reviews, so it should come as no surprise that companies were eager to buy the picture after it hit Sundance. Well, that deal has happened, and it also should come as no surprise who bought the film.
It’s said that the streaming giant, Netflix, has paid $9 million for the movie. The report comes from THR, who says:
Netflix is closing in on a deal for U.S. and some international rights to the Zac Efron-as-serial-killer-Ted Bundy drama Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile. A source pegged the deal at a staggering $9 million.
It also adds:
The film sparked a late-fest bidding war that also involved STX and Lionsgate. Netflix will give the film an awards season theatrical run for star Efron sometime in the fall.
Exclusive: Netflix nabs @ZacEfron serial killer drama #ExtremelyWickedShockinglyEvilandVile for $9 million https://t.co/HgOa2U0wvg pic.twitter.com/KjQDKO5QR1
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 4, 2019
It looks like Netflix has some pretty big plans for the movie, and it should do well, considering their The Ted Bundy Tapes is already doing well on the platform.
After the massive success of Bird Box, you should probably expect the same type of buzz for this movie, or even more. Ted Bundy is a popular subject, and the movie has already generated significant buzz.
We’ll let you know when Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile gets an official release date, but we’re guessing that it won’t be long at all before we get one.
What do you think of this news? Are you surprised to see the Ted Bundy movie going to Netflix? Will you be watching it? Be sure to tell us all of your thoughts in the comments down below!