Megan Fahey, Brandon Sklenar.
Bernard Walsh/Universal PicturesBrandon Sklener and Megan FaheyThe latest movie Proves that first dates really can be a nightmare.
On Wednesday, January 22, Universal Pictures and Blumhouse debuted first trailer for the long-awaited thriller, A drop.
The film tells the story of a widowed mother named Violet (Fahy) who goes on her first date in years with Henry (Sklenar).
While she is relieved to learn that her partner is more charming and handsome than she first expected, their chemistry takes a backseat when Violet begins receiving terrorizing, anonymous messages on her phone.
“Check your home security cameras,” reads one message. Another added: “If you tell your date your son will die.”
Violet quickly learns that she must exactly as directed or everyone she loves will die. As an added twist, her invisible tormentor’s last order is to kill Henry.
“First dates are nerve-racking enough,” Universal Pictures shares in the film’s synopsis. “Going on a first date while an unnamed, unseen troll pings you with personal memes that escalate from annoying to murderous? Blood curdling.”
A drop is directed by Christopher Landonwho previously wrote and directed Happy Death Day movies and slashers of 2020 Strange. Film director Michael Bay is also listed among the film’s producers.
The project comes as Fahy’s fame continues to grow, thanks in no small part to her performances in The white lotus and The perfect couple.
As for Sklenar, he won the hearts of moviegoers when he starred in the 2024 adaptation. Colleen Hooveris It ends with us.
in the movie Blake LivelyLily’s character escapes abuse from Ryle, played by Justin Baldoniwith the help of her old flame Atlas, depicted by Sclenar.
The film eventually started making headlines for its off-screen drama as well.
While Lively and Baldoni continue to navigate a lot public, ongoing legal battleSklenar has decided to public support one of his colleagues.
The actor who also appeared in Paramount+ Yellowstone background story 1923 — republished a New York Times article that broke the news of Lively’s allegations against Baldoni via his Instagram story in December 2024. (Baldoni has denied all allegations against him.)
He captioned the link to the story, “For the love of God, read this.” Sklenar also tagged Lively in the post along with a red heart emoji.
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s lawsuit against Blake Lively’s It End With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni has caught the attention of several colleagues. In December 2024 the actress accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and organizing a smear campaign against her. In the complaint, obtained by Us Weekly, Lively claims that Baldoni created “hostile work (…)
Baldoni has since sued Lively for 400 million dollars for damages and accused the actress of being “determined to make Baldoni the real villain in her story.”
Lively’s team responded to the claim saying it “does not rebut the evidence in Ms Lively’s complaint and will fail”. The actress denied all of Baldoni’s accusations.
A drop is in theaters everywhere on Friday, April 11.
