Death of a Unicorn

Death of a Unicorn is an upcoming American dark comedy film written and directed by Alex Scharfman. It stars Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega. Premise A man and his teenage daughter accidentally crash into a unicorn while they are en route to a crisis management summit with his bosses, Dell Leopold and his family. The Leopolds seize the unicorn, and their scientists discover that its flesh, blood, and, most of all, its horn are endowed with supernaturally curative properties, which the Leopolds seek to exploit. However, as they delve deeper into their research, they discover the deadly consequences of their actions. Cast Paul Rudd as Elliot Jenna Ortega as Ridley Richard E. Grant Téa Leoni Will Poulter Anthony Carrigan Sunita Mani Jessica Hynes Steve Park Production It was announced in May 2023 that Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd were set to star in the film, from Alex Scharfman. In July, the production was granted a waiver to continue with its production during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, as A24 was not part of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. In November 2023, it was announced Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, Will Poulter, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, Jessica Hynes and Steve Park had joined the cast of the film.