Paramount Primal's Genre Expansion
Paramount Primal Acquires 'Boys for Life' and 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Remake Rights
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Paramount Primal is positioned as a label for smartly budgeted genre titles across horror, comedy, action and grounded science fiction, led by the BoulderLight alumni J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules.
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Paramount Primal has acquired the rights to the original Nightmare on Elm Street screenplay from the Wes Craven estate, with a remake currently in development under the label.
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Get Lite moves from April 9, 2027 to August 20, 2027; Storm Reid stars and Teyana Taylor will produce, with Kenya Barris, Anni Weisband, Robyn Simpson, Bill Karesh, Courtney Gilbert and Taylor among the producers.
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Boys for Life is already in production and slated for a April 9, 2027 release after a competitive bidding war with A24 and Warner Bros; Galen Core will produce alongside Falbo, with Max Barrett co-writing.
Paramount Primal has landed the R-rated comedy Boys for Life, setting an April 9, 2027 release date after beating out A24 and Warner Bros in a competitive bidding war, according to The Wrap. Tyler Falbo will direct and produce, with Max Barrett co-writing the script. The film is already in production.
The acquisition also reshuffled Paramount's calendar. Teyana Taylor's directorial debut, Get Lite, was bumped from April 9, 2027 to August 20, 2027, clearing the slot for Boys for Life, Coming Soon reported.
Tyler Falbo Wins Bidding War Over A24 and Warner Bros
Falbo is best known for Almost Friday and Last Night Was a Movie. Now he steps into a bigger arena. Paramount Primal won Boys for Life in a three-way fight against A24 and Warner Bros, according to The Wrap. Producer Galen Core joins Falbo on the project. The film's R rating signals Paramount Primal is not shying away from edgier comedy.
Falbo will both direct and produce — a dual role that gives him significant creative control. Max Barrett co-wrote the screenplay with him. Coming Soon noted the project is already in production, meaning a spring 2027 debut is firmly on track.
Get Lite Pushed to Summer as Teyana Taylor's Debut Shifts
Get Lite now opens August 20, 2027 — a summer window that suits its dance-centric story. Storm Reid stars in the film. Teyana Taylor will produce alongside Kenya Barris, Anni Weisband, Robyn Simpson, Bill Karesh and Courtney Gilbert, according to Coming Soon.
The move gives Get Lite room to breathe in a less crowded frame. August has historically been strong for music- and culture-driven films. For Taylor, who is making her feature directorial debut, the extra runway could help the project find its audience.
Nightmare on Elm Street Rights Signal Paramount Primal's Horror Ambitions
Boys for Life is not the only big move for Paramount Primal. The label has also acquired the original Nightmare on Elm Street screenplay directly from Wes Craven's estate, according to The Wrap. A remake is currently in development. The acquisition anchors the label's horror slate with one of the genre's most iconic properties.
Securing classic IP alongside original projects like Boys for Life shows a clear two-track strategy. Paramount Primal gets both fresh voices and proven brand recognition — a smart hedge for a label still building its identity.
Paramount Primal Builds a Lean, Cross-Genre Studio Label
Paramount Primal is led by J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules, both alumni of BoulderLight Pictures. The label focuses on smartly budgeted titles across horror, comedy, action and grounded science fiction, according to The Wrap. The goal is to attract next-generation storytellers while keeping costs manageable.
With Boys for Life, a Nightmare on Elm Street remake in development and Get Lite on the way, Paramount Primal is assembling a diverse slate fast. The label is betting that tight budgets plus bold creative choices can deliver outsized returns — and Boys for Life will be an early test of that model in spring 2027.
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