In a thrilling development for genre fans, Academy Award nominee Paul Giamatti is set to lead the upcoming mystery-horror feature Boutique. The project marks a high-profile reunion for Giamatti and writer-director Jim Gavin, the creative force behind the cult-favorite AMC series Lodge 49. Set to begin production in the UK this summer, the film marks Gavin’s feature directorial debut and promises to blend eerie atmosphere with a dark, conspiratorial edge. Giamatti stars as Calvin, an American tourist who travels to a remote English seaside town to walk in the footsteps of his favorite reclusive author. However, his literary pilgrimage takes a nightmarish turn as he uncovers a murderous secret society that has permeated every corner of the coastal community. Giamatti, fresh off his acclaimed, award-winning turn in The Holdovers, expressed immense enthusiasm for the script, describing it as "scary, funny, bizarre, and strangely moving." The production sees Giamatti and Dan Carey...