A chilling prequel to the 1976 horror classic The Omen
The First Omen is a supernatural horror movie produced by Phantom Four and distributed by 20th Century Studios. The movie is a prequel to the 1976 movie The Omen directed by Richard Donner. The First Omen is directed by Arkasha Stevenson, a filmmaker best known for her work on the television series Legion. The movie marks her directorial debut. The screenplay is written by Tim Smith, Keith Thomas, and Arkasha Stevenson. The movie is produced by Keith Levine and David S. Goyer.
The First Omen stars English actress Nell Tiger Free in the role of Margaret. She is known for her performances in the series Servant and Games of Thrones. Sonia Braga stars as Silvia while Ralph Ineson plays Father Brennan. Ineson is known for his performances in Chernobyl, The Green Knight, and Game of Thrones. Multi-award-winning English actor Bill Nighy stars as Lawrence. The cast also includes Tawfeek Barhom and Nicole Sorace. The First Omen was released in theaters on April 5, 2024.