Karl Glusman Joins Giant Void as Blair Witch Co-Creator Boards Indie Sci-Fi

Karl Glusman has joined the cast of Giant Void, with Blair Witch co-creator Eduardo Sánchez boarding the independent sci-fi drama as an executive producer, Deadline reported on 28 September.

The film is written and directed by Michael Reisinger. It is his first feature as a director.

It centres on Chloe, played by Molly Burnett, a computer scientist whose software uncovers hidden connections in the world around her. Her life changes with the arrival of a new co-worker, played by Glusman.

Burnett leads an ensemble that also includes Elaine Hendrix and Shahjehan Khan alongside Glusman, according to Deadline. The film is produced by Burnett, Reisinger, Andrew Baird, Adia Stark and Shepard E. Smith.

The production was mounted independently, meaning outside the major studio system, and shot in Colorado. The cameras have already rolled. The team is now preparing for a festival run, the circuit of curated events where independent films seek buyers, reviews and release deals.

Reisinger's script had earlier drawn notice from the Slamdance Screenplay Competition and Scriptapalooza. Those selections often help a first-time director attract cast and finance.

Sánchez co-created The Blair Witch Project and has recently returned to that franchise as an executive producer — a senior credit often tied to creative guidance or finance rather than daily shooting — on Lionsgate's next entry. Glusman is currently filming Replacer alongside Halsey.

Glusman is represented by Paradigm, Ilene Feldman Management and Ziffren Brittenham. Sánchez is represented by Independent Artist Group, Atlas Literary and Goodman, Genow.

What makes this stand out is the mix. A debut director with an original science story has added a performer with studio and independent credits and a producer who knows how low-budget genre can travel.