LaKeith Stanfield Exits Paramount’s ‘Molepeople’ As Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage As Director

LaKeith Stanfield and director Rob Savage have exited Molepeople, a new horror thriller co-financed and co-produced by Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Paramount Primal. English filmmaker Ben Wheatley will replace Savage, who left the project due to scheduling conflicts. While the reasons for Stanfield's departure remain undisclosed, the production continues under new creative leadership. This shift marks a significant change for the Paramount project as it moves forward with Wheatley taking over the directorial reins.