David Harbour and Gaby Hoffmann join 'Little One' from Weapons producers

David Harbour and Gaby Hoffmann lead 'Little One', a new dark comedy from the producers behind Weapons

David Harbour and Gaby Hoffmann have signed on to star in Little One, an upcoming dark comedy that marks the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Alex Kavutskiy.

The project reunites producers Zach Cregger and Roy Lee, who previously collaborated on Barbarian and the upcoming horror film Weapons. Financed by Hammerstone Studios, According to Deadline, Little One is expected to begin filming in Los Angeles this month under California's film tax credit programme.

Plot details remain largely under wraps, but the story centres on a seemingly perfect family whose lives are disrupted by a sudden and unsettling change in a child’s behaviour. The mysterious development threatens to unravel the family's carefully maintained image, setting the stage for a darkly comedic exploration of family dynamics.

Kavutskiy also wrote the screenplay and will produce alongside Chris McEwen, Amanda Phillips and Melina Torres. Additional executive producers include Ibrahim Mohammed, Chase Vigari, David Goldman, Michael Learner and Karina Manashil.

Harbour continues to build an extensive slate of high-profile projects following the conclusion of Stranger Things. The actor recently earned recognition for his supporting role in HBO’s DTF St. Louis and is set to appear in several major releases, including Violent Night 2 and Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday, where he reprises his role as Red Guardian.

Meanwhile, Hoffmann remains in demand after appearing in projects such as Eric and Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere. Her upcoming work includes A24’s Deep Cuts and Netflix thriller Time Out.

With two acclaimed performers leading the cast and the creative team behind some of recent genre cinema’s most successful projects involved, Little One is already drawing attention ahead of production.