Leprechaun: Origins Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Aug. 23, 2014

Leprechaun: Origins

Release Date: Friday, August 29, 2014 Limited

Director: Zach Lipovsky

Starring: Dylan Hornswoggle Postl • Brendan Fletcher • Stephanie Bennett • Teach Grant • Bruce Blain

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Backpacking through the lush Irish countryside, two unsuspecting young couples discover a town's chilling secret. Ben (Dunbar), Sophie (Bennet), David (Fletcher) and Jeni (Roxburgh) quickly discover the idyllic land is not what it appears to be when the town's residents offer the hikers an old cabin at the edge of the woods. Soon, the friends will find that one of Ireland's most famous legends is a terrifying reality.

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Who stars in Leprechaun: Origins – Cast List

D
Dylan Hornswoggle Postl
... Leprechaun
B
Brendan Fletcher
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S
Stephanie Bennett
... Sophie Roberts

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T
Teach Grant
... Sean McConville
B
Bruce Blain
... Ian Joyce

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Who is making Leprechaun: Origins – Crew List

A look at Leprechaun: Origins behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Zach Lipovsky last helmed Final Destination: Bloodlines and Freaks. The film's writer Harris Wilkinson last penned Ink and Bone Canyon.

Director: Zach Lipovsky
Screenwriter: Harris Wilkinson

Studios: Lionsgate Studios
Production Company: Lionsgate Studios
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Production – What we know about the Leprechaun: Origins

Key Facts

Remake/reboot of the 1993 film. The "darker/more horror-inspired" film will not connect with previous mythology of the franchise in any way.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2014

Completed

Changed Leprechaun: Origins movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2013

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The script is still in development. WWE Studio President Michael Luisi said there's a chance Warwick Davis could make a cameo in the film, which he says will have a darker tone.

Jun 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Leprechaun
Language: English

Leprechaun: Origins Trailers and Clips

Leprechaun: Origins

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Leprechaun: Origins Release Date: When was the film released?

Leprechaun: Origins was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 29 , 2014. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including As Above, So Below, Cantinflas and Jamie Marks is Dead. As a limited release, Leprechaun: Origins was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.