House of Night Vampire Adaptation Sets Director, Eyes 2027 Shoot

WHO:

Coming Soon - The upcoming film adaptation is based on the young adult vampire-romance series *House of Night* by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast.

Deadline - Johanna Watts is set to direct the film. Watts is a long-time collaborator of producer Davis Films; she previously directed the short *Career Girl* and is in post-production on another project.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - Johanna Watts is set to direct an upcoming film adaptation of *House of Night*.

Deadline - The film is described as the first big-screen adaptation of the popular young adult fantasy-romance book series.

Deadline - Casting is underway, and the production is eyeing a shoot in early 2027.

WHEN:

Deadline - The film’s shoot is eyed for early 2027.

WHY:

Coming Soon - The film is being adapted from the bestselling young adult vampire-romance series *House of Night*.

HOW:

Deadline - The adaptation is proceeding with Johanna Watts as director while casting is underway.

(UPDATED October 22, 2026 19:21 UTC)

A film adaptation of the bestselling young adult fantasy-romance series *House of Night* is moving forward, with Johanna Watts set to direct. The books, written by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast, tell a vampire-romance story and have built a popular readership. This project is described as the series’ first big-screen adaptation. Casting is now underway, as the production develops plans for filming in early 2027. Watts is a longtime collaborator of Davis Films, which is producing the movie. Her previous directing work includes the short film *Career Girl*, and she is currently in post-production on another project. With a director attached and casting in progress, the adaptation is taking its next steps toward bringing the *House of Night* story to movie audiences.