The entertainment landscape is buzzing with significant developments, from the continued expansion of a critically acclaimed horror franchise to groundbreaking shifts within the audiobook industry.
Paramount Pictures has officially announced “A Quiet Place Part III,” with the multi-talented John Krasinski returning to direct, write, and produce. Scheduled for a July 9, 2027, theatrical release, this highly anticipated sequel follows the immense success of its predecessors. The original 2018 film, a surprising box-office hit, garnered $341 million globally on a modest $17 million budget, showcasing Krasinski’s prowess beyond acting.
Krasinski, who also starred alongside Emily Blunt in the first installment, further solidified his reputation as a successful filmmaker by writing and directing the equally successful sequel. The expansion of the “A Quiet Place Franchise” continued with “A Quiet Place: Day One,” a prequel produced by Krasinski but directed by Michael Sarnoski. Collectively, these three films have amassed over $892 million worldwide, establishing the series as a modern horror phenomenon.
Shifting focus to the literary world, Julia Whelan has carved out a unique and influential niche as a premier audiobook narrator. Having lent her voice to more than 600 audiobooks, she has become the preferred choice for works by popular authors such as Emily Henry and Taylor Jenkins Reid, earning her superstar status in the “Audiobook Narration” community.
Despite her widespread recognition and the immense success of the books she narrates, Whelan openly discusses the challenging economics of the profession. A significant point of contention in the “Film Industry” and publishing realms, narrators traditionally do not receive royalties, regardless of how well an audiobook performs commercially. This often necessitates narrators taking on a high volume of projects to achieve financial stability.
In a pioneering move to address this imbalance, Julia Whelan founded Audiobrary, her own publishing company. This innovative venture aims to create a more equitable system within the “Audiobook Narration” sector by sharing profits with authors and, crucially, providing royalties to narrators. This initiative could significantly reshape industry standards, offering a fairer compensation model for voice talent.
Beyond her prolific narration career and entrepreneurial endeavors, Whelan is also an accomplished author. Her debut novel, “My Oxford Year,” is set to reach an even wider audience as it has been adapted into a Netflix movie, premiering this Friday. This adaptation further highlights the cross-media appeal of her work and influence in “Hollywood News.”
