Wagner Moura Replaces Oscar Isaac in Flesh of the Gods

Wagner Moura has joined Kristen Stewart in the lead cast of "Flesh of the Gods," a vampire thriller set in 1980s Los Angeles, replacing Oscar Isaac who exited due to a scheduling conflict. The project, first announced in 2024, has gained momentum with A24 acquiring U.S. distribution rights, signaling progress after years in development.

Directed by Panos Cosmatos, known for his 2018 cult hit "Mandy," the film follows Raoul and Alex, a married couple played by Moura and Stewart. Living in a luxury skyscraper condo, they venture each evening into the city's electric nighttime realm. Their path crosses with the mysterious Nameless and her hard-partying group, drawing them into a surreal world of hedonism, thrills, and violence. The script is by Andrew Kevin Walker, who penned "Se7en," based on a story co-written by Cosmatos and Walker.

Moura, who received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in "The Secret Agent" earlier this year, steps into the role of Raoul. The Brazilian actor, celebrated for his portrayal of Pablo Escobar in Netflix's "Narcos" and recent appearances in "Civil War" and "The Gray Man," brings a grounded intensity to the ensemble. His nomination marked a...