Twilight Star Kristen Stewart Recruits Wagner Moura for Vampire Thriller

Flesh of the Gods, Panos Cosmatos' follow-up to Mandy, has been acquired by A24 for US distribution.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:03pm

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Kristen Stewart's return to the vampire horror genre has taken a big step forward with the addition of Oscar-nominee Wagner Moura to the cast of Flesh of the Gods. The 1980s-set film, directed by Panos Cosmatos, has also been acquired by A24 for distribution in the United States. Moura replaces Oscar Isaac, who had to leave the project due to scheduling conflicts.

Why it matters

Stewart's return to the vampire genre, after her breakout role in the Twilight franchise, is highly anticipated by fans. The involvement of acclaimed director Panos Cosmatos and the acquisition by A24, known for distributing high-profile indie films, suggests Flesh of the Gods could be a significant horror release.

The details

Flesh of the Gods will star Stewart and Moura as a wealthy Los Angeles couple who find themselves in a nightmarish underground world of hedonism, decadence, and horror. The film is set in the 1980s and is written by Andrew Kevin Walker, based on a story by Cosmatos and Walker.

  • Flesh of the Gods was first announced two years ago.
  • Moura has now joined the cast, replacing Oscar Isaac.

The players

Kristen Stewart

An American actress known for her roles in the Twilight franchise and other independent films.

Wagner Moura

A Brazilian actor who received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in The Secret Agent.

Panos Cosmatos

The director of Flesh of the Gods and the horror hit Mandy.

Andrew Kevin Walker

The screenwriter of Flesh of the Gods, known for his work on Se7en.

A24

The American film distribution company that has acquired the rights to Flesh of the Gods for the United States.

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What’s next

Flesh of the Gods does not yet have a release date, but fans will be eagerly awaiting more updates on the film's development and distribution.

The takeaway

Kristen Stewart's return to the vampire horror genre, combined with the involvement of acclaimed director Panos Cosmatos and the acquisition by A24, suggests that Flesh of the Gods could be a significant and highly anticipated horror release.