Justin Long, Iris Apatow Near ‘Stung’ Deals

Justin Long and Iris Apatow are closing in on roles in “Stung,” a survival thriller that has begun to gather real momentum ahead of production.

Reports indicate both actors are in negotiations to star in the film, which centers on a killer bee survival scenario. The project comes from director Colin Minihan, who recently worked with Long on “Coyotes,” suggesting “Stung” builds on an existing creative relationship as the film heads toward its next phase.

“Stung” is moving from concept to market-ready package, with casting talks and sales plans now lining up at once.

The business side matters here as much as the cast. Producers Andre Relis and Jib Polhemus are backing the film, while VMI Worldwide plans to introduce it to buyers around the world. That move signals a project positioning itself not just as a genre play, but as an exportable thriller with commercial appeal.

For Long, the project adds another title to a career that has often intersected with horror and suspense. For Apatow, it points to another high-profile genre opportunity. Sources suggest the pairing could give “Stung” a useful blend of recognition and freshness at a time when tightly focused thrillers continue to attract attention from distributors and audiences.

What happens next will likely turn on whether those negotiations close and how strongly buyers respond once VMI Worldwide begins shopping the film. If the package holds together, “Stung” could emerge as one of those lean, high-concept thrillers that travels well internationally — and that makes this early casting movement worth watching.