20th Century Looking at Justin Chon to Direct Elijah Bynum-Penned “Capsule”

Chon is most recently known for his work on "Blue Bayou."

Actor, writer and director Justin Chon is currently in talks to direct the new sci-fi flick for 20th Century Studios.

What’s Happening:

  • Deadline reports that Justin Chon has been tapped to direct Capsule.
  • The film, written by Elijah Bynum, comes from 20th Century Studios.
  • Capsule will follow a young entrepreneur who begins receiving metallic capsules containing messages from his future self. The mysterious messages will propel his life into a strange new direction in the new sci-fi film.
  • Hutch Parker will produce alongside John Zaozirny.
  • Chon has had an extensive career through many roles in the entertainment industry. Disney fans may recognize him from his acting work as Peter in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior.
  • Another major acting role for Chon was playing Eric in the Twilight series.
  • Most recently, Chon directed and starred in Blue Bayou, which earned him an Un Certain Regard nomination at Cannes Film Festival in 2021.
  • Bynum is a writer and director best known for his upcoming film Magazine Dreams. He also directed the Timothée Chalamet led Hot Summer Nights for A24.

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Maxon Faber
Based in Los Angeles, California, Maxon is roller coaster and musical theatre nerd. His favorite dinosaur is the parasaurolophus, specifically the one in Jurassic World: The Ride.