Exclusive Interview with David Yarovesky “LOCKED”
Awards Buzz and Latasha’s Entertainment Scoop were delighted to interview David Yarovesky, the writer, director, and producer behind the thriller film “Locked.” David Yarovesky Interview “LOCKED”.
The interview delves into Yarovesky’s journey in creating “Locked,” including his collaboration with director Sam Raimi, the film’s distinctive score and music selection, and the challenges of maintaining authenticity while exploring the film’s moral themes. David also discusses working with acclaimed actors Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgård, highlighting their “electric” on-set chemistry. “There’s this electricity that can happen on set, and it’s like the crew was texting me. Crew members would come over, they’d be like, it was wild to just be here to see that you could just feel there was electricity.”
Additionally, Yarovesky touches on the film’s fast production schedule, which was influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, and his personal love for the horror/thriller genre. “This is an independent thriller that was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic, which contributed to the film’s tight production schedule.”
About “LOCKED”
“LOCKED” is an upcoming thriller, action feature starring Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgård. The film is produced by Sam Raimi and follows Eddie (Skarsgård), a young criminal who breaks into a luxury SUV parked in an empty parking lot. Unbeknownst to Eddie (Bill Skarsgård) the vehicle’s owner, William (Anthony Hopkins), has tricked out the car to deliver his own brand of twisted justice. Eddie must fight to survive while William dishes out cruel and unusual punishment. “Locked” will hit theaters nationwide on March 21, 2025. This film is incredibly suspenseful and action-packed! Check out the official trailer here.
About David Yarovesky
The multi-hyphenate director/producer/writer David Yarovesky has years of experience spanning action thrillers, horror flicks, and fantasy adventures, David has rapidly become one of the most watched talents in entertainment and is poised to make a significant impact on the film industry. This year, David helmed the upcoming thriller/action feature “Locked,” directing Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgård. Produced by Sam Raimi, the film follows Eddie (Bill Skarsgård), a young criminal who breaks into a luxury SUV, and the vehicle’s owner, William (Anthony Hopkins), who has rigged the car to deliver his own brand of twisted justice. “Locked” will hit theaters nationwide on March 21, 2025.
David also recently directed Netflix’s “Nightbooks,” based on the beloved J.A. White young adult book series. The fantasy film follows Alex (Winslow Fegley), a boy obsessed with scary stories, who is imprisoned by an evil witch (Krysten Ritter) in her contemporary New York City apartment. “Nightbooks” debuted globally on Netflix in 2021. Additional credits for David include directing Sony Pictures’ thriller horror feature film “Brightburn,” starring Elizabeth Banks and produced by his longtime friend and mentor James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy”). David made his feature film directorial debut in 2014 with the cult horror hit “The Hive” (Nerdist Industries, Legendary Pictures), starring Gabriel Basso, Sean Gunn, and Kathryn Prescott, which he also wrote.
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