Latest News About Avan Jogia Backrooms

Here’s the latest on Avan Jogia and The Backrooms, based on recent reporting:

• Avan Jogia has joined the cast of The Backrooms, the A24 horror film inspired by the Kane Pixels YouTube series. Several outlets reported his inclusion alongside other cast members as production progressed in 2025 into 2026.[2][3][6]

• The Backrooms project has been highlighted in multiple late-2025 to mid-2026 pieces as a high-profile adaptation, with the film featuring a notable ensemble that includes Jogia, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, and Chiwetel Ejiofor in various outlets’ discussions of the cast and trailer drops.[3][6][2]

• Trailers and promotional materials released in early 2026 further publicized Jogia’s involvement, with the film scheduled for wide release in 2026 in several markets, including trailing coverage in entertainment outlets and regional reports noting local adaptations or release dates.[4][5][6]

• In interviews around the rollout, Jogia discussed his directing and acting perspectives tied to this project, which has been covered by Hollywood-focused outlets as part of a broader feature on his work and the Backrooms project.[7]

• The global footprint of Backrooms has been noted in various regional outlets, indicating a worldwide release plan and continued promotional activity through May 2026, including mentions of theatres and festival-like premieres in different regions.[8][9]

• For fans who want to watch the original viral Backrooms YouTube series that inspired the feature, Variety and other outlets have provided context and streaming references for the creator Kane Parsons and the related YouTube content that preceded the film.[10]

If you’d like, I can pull the most recent press quotes from these sources, summarize the cast announcements in a quick table, or track dates for trailer drops and release dates in your region (Johannesburg, ZA). I can also search for any new interview quotes from Jogia about his experience on The Backrooms.