UPDATE: Deadline has now confirmed that Galitzine is in final negotiations to play Ichabod Crane.
"While Van Tassel is the star of this story, Crane is a beloved character that was famously played by Johnny Depp in the Tim Burton adaptation of Sleepy Hollow. Galitzine now gets his shot to give a new spin to the classic character in a role that had long list of actors chasing the part before he ultimately landed it."
Original article follows.
As we previously reported, Sydney Sweeney is attached to star in a new Sleepy Hollow movie from Sony Pictures, and the project may have found its Ichabod Crane.
According to MTTSH, Masters of the Universe star Nicholas Galitzine is in talks to play Crane, who was the protagonist of the original short story. The character has previously been played by Jeff Goldblum, Johnny Depp, and Tom Mison, among others.
Belmont Cameli (Off Campus) will play Brom Bones, aka Brom Van Brunt, who serves as the secondary antagonist in most versions of the tale. The character was played by Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers) in Tim Burton's 1999 adaptation.
Based on Lindsey Anderson Beer’s debut novel, Hollow, this take on the spooky story will shift focus to Katrina Van Tassel (Sweeney).
"Reframing one of literature’s most iconic heroines, the novel positions Van Tassel not as a romantic prize but as the central figure in a dangerous mystery and seductive supernatural love triangle. The story blends gothic atmosphere, psychological intrigue and erotic thriller elements into a contemporary, high-concept reinvention of the classic tale."
Beer is also attached to direct. LuckyChap is producing along with Beer and her Lab Brew banner as well as Sweeney, who will produce through her new Honey Trap banner; Hollow is Honey Trap’s first film as producer. The newly launched company recently announced a first-look deal with Sony Pictures.
Beer previously directed the Stephen King adaptation Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, which premiered at Fantastic Fest and broke Paramount+ records for viewership. She also wrote and executive produced the Cyrano de Bergerac retelling Sierra Burgess is a Loser
One of the other Sony projects Sweeney has in the pipeline is a remake of kitchy sci-fi comedy Barbarella, which is still moving forward despite rumors to the contrary.
Deadline recently confirmed that Sweeney is "already working" on the movie as part of a new first-look deal with Sony.
"At Honey Trap, we believe the most unforgettable stories live in contradiction. Beauty and danger, intimacy and power, vulnerability and control. Our mission is to create bold, cinematic film and television that challenges perception, sparks conversation, and leaves a lasting emotional imprint. We are committed to championing visionary filmmakers, complex characters, and stories that push beyond expectation while remaining deeply entertaining and emotionally accessible to audiences worldwide."
"Sleepy Hollow is a dark, gothic mystery about a police investigator from New York City who travels to a haunted village to solve a series of brutal beheadings. The story is best known in two main forms: Washington Irving's 1820 original short story and Tim Burton’s 1999 horror film adaptation starring Johnny Depp."