Panos Cosmatos' 'Flesh of the Gods' Begins Production with Stellar Cast

Panos Cosmatos, the visionary director behind 'Mandy', has kicked off production for his latest venture, 'Flesh of the Gods'. As reported by Deadline and covered by Bloody Disgusting, the film will be an '80s-set vampire thriller and boasts a notable cast with new additions, including Esmé Creed-Miles ('The Sandman'), Roland Møller ('Blood Red Sky'), and Alba Baptista ('Warrior Nun'). They join previously announced stars Kristen Stewart and Wagner Moura, who is primed to lead the film as the character Raoul.

Penned by Andrew Kevin Walker, known for his work on 'Se7en' and 'Sleepy Hollow', 'Flesh of the Gods' promises to delve into the dark, enigmatic world of vampires with Cosmatos' signature visual flair. Walker's resume suggests a screenplay rich in atmospheric terror and complex characters, primed for the director's idiosyncratic touch.

Cosmatos' films often explore mind-bending narratives and unforgettable imagery, a tradition likely to continue with this latest effort, given his penchant for combining lush visual storytelling with genre-defying narratives. The film's setting in the 1980s is ripe for thematic exploration of the era's sci-fi and horror influences, offering a fresh spin on the vampire subgenre.

With such a powerhouse team both in front of and behind the camera, 'Flesh of the Gods' is poised to be a significant entry in the modern horror landscape, appealing to fans of auteur-driven cinema and vampire lore alike.