While he waits to see whether the Mortal Instruments series gets back on its feet for City Of Ashes, Robert Sheehan is hopping aboard a film that also features supernatural themes, albeit with a more naturalistic style. He’ll be part of The Messenger alongside Lily Cole, Jack Fox, David O’Hara and Tamzin Merchant{
David Blair is set to start cranking the cameras this week in the UK, working from Andrew Kirk’s script. **The Messenger **is focused on Jack, a troubled young man who has been in and out of secure units for his entire life. See, Jack gets visions of the dead and try as he might, he just can’t block them out - even with vigorous drug regimens.
He becomes unwittingly embroiled in the case of Mark, a journalist murdered in the local park who wants to say goodbye to his wife, Sarah. As Jack gets closer to Sarah, he starts to uncover some dark, hidden secrets...
If it all sounds similar to another film where a young man had ghostly visitations and had to help them sort unfinished business, you’re not alone. “The Sixth Sense was one of my favourite films and when I first read** **The Messenger I was reminded of that film,” says producer Terry Stone. “When a screenplay makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up you know you have to get it made.” There’s no sign yet on when it will hit cinemas.