Newcomer Azhy Robertson stars as Oliver, a lonely young boy who feels different from everyone else. Desperate for a friend, he seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses Oliver’s devices against him to break into our world, Oliver’s parents (Gillian Jacobs and John Gallagher Jr.) must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.
Falling in line with films like A Quiet Place Part II, The Purge 5 (a.k.a. The Forever Purge), and so many more, Focus Features’ & Amblin Entertainment have shifted from a July release date, settling into October 30th, 2020…all Hallow’s Eve Eve.
Based on the writer/director Jacob Chase’s 2017 short film, Larry (which you can see below), Come Play stars Gillian Jacobs (Bad Milo, Visions, NBC’s Community), John Gallagher Jr. (10 Cloverfield Lane, Hush, Underwater), and Azhy Robertson (Marriage Story). Produced by Amblin Partners, Alex Heineman and Andrew Rona.
It’s obviously disappointing to see what the Coronavirus Pandemic has done to the 2020 summer theatrical season, but at least I have more to look forward to in the spooky season.
