M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie adds The Matrix Resurrections’ Jonathan Groff to its cast

Jonathan Groff in The Matrix Resurrections
(Image credit: Warner Bros.)

M. Night Shyamalan’s mysterious new movie Knock at the Cabin has added two new members to its cast.

Deadline reports that Jonathan Groff (Mindhunter, The Matrix Resurrections) will be joined by Pennyworth lead Ben Aldridge for the director’s next release, which is set to hit cinemas on February 3, 2023.

Knock at the Cabin already has an intriguing lineup of stars at Shyamalan’s disposal. Dave Bautista (Army of the Dead), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter), and Nikki Amuka-Bird (Old) are all set to appear – though plot details are under wraps for the time being.

Shyamalan – who has seen incredible success for multiple decades as a director since his 1999 breakout The Sixth Sense – previously gave 12DOVE a peek into his creative process as he’s gotten older.

"The whole thing is 'how do I take away the safety nets'? How do I not do things in a way that's comfortable? Who can I put with me that makes me think new again?" Shyamalan said. "You have to hear true vulnerability in the voice of the artists, that they're seeing this for the first time. So, in the middle of your career, 20 years into your career, you have to figure out ways to be completely new and a student again."

Groff, meanwhile, is set to reunite with fellow Frozen alumn Kristen Bell for movie musical Molly and the Moon. The undated release is written and directed by How I Met Your Mother creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas.

For more on what’s coming to cinemas in the next 12 months, be sure to check out our movie release dates guide.

Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at 12DOVE, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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