Freya Allan Leads Joachim Rønning’s Mysterious New Horror Film ‘System’

Freya Allan is stepping into the horror genre, with the The Witcher star set to lead System, an upcoming feature from filmmaker Joachim Rønning. The project is currently filming in London, with production taking place inside abandoned underground stations and tunnels beneath the city.

Allan, who is also recognised for her role in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, will headline the mysterious new production alongside Denzel Baidoo and Felix Edwards, who have also joined the cast in supporting roles.

While details surrounding the storyline remain firmly under wraps, the film’s unusual production locations suggest an atmospheric setting for what is shaping up to be an intriguing horror project. The decision to film in disused underground spaces beneath London could provide an unsettling backdrop, although the filmmakers have yet to reveal what audiences can expect from the story.

Rønning is directing System from a screenplay he co-wrote with his brother, Andreas Rønning. The filmmaker is also producing through his production company, The Saga Company.

The project brings together an experienced team of genre filmmakers. Roy Lee and Steven Schneider are producing through Spooky Pictures, with Image Nation Studios’ Ben Ross and Spooky Pictures’ Rami Yasin serving as executive producers. UTA Independent Film Group arranged the film’s financing and is handling international sales.

Rønning’s previous directing credits include Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Young Woman and the Sea and Tron: Ares. His move into horror marks an interesting change of direction following several large-scale studio productions.

For Allan, the project adds another exciting feature-film opportunity to an increasingly varied career. Audiences will also see her return as Ciri in the fifth and final season of Netflix’s The Witcher, which is expected to arrive in late 2027.

With its cast, filmmaker and unconventional filming locations now attracting attention, System is shaping up to be one to watch. However, with its central storyline still a closely guarded secret, audiences will have to wait for further details before discovering exactly what Rønning has in store.