Chandler Riggs, known for his iconic portrayal of Carl Grimes in “The Walking Dead,” is poised to re-enter the horror genre in the upcoming film, “Hacked.” Variety reports that this horror-comedy has received an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA and is gearing up for production.

“Hacked” tells the tale of a family who falls victim to a prolific and enigmatic hacker, aptly named “The Chameleon.” Parents Amy (played by Augie Duke) and Mark (portrayed by Shane Brady) suffer a $20,000 theft, while their children Ralph (Owen Atlas) and Freddy (Collin Thompson) have their entire digital lives compromised – from social media accounts to video game items and even their seemingly pointless online homework. When conventional avenues such as the bank, social media platforms, and law enforcement fail to provide assistance, the family takes matters into their own hands.

The responsibility of apprehending the hacker falls upon the capable kids, who are deeply immersed in the world of true crime documentaries. Chandler Riggs steps into the role of the elusive antagonist known as “The Chameleon.” The question looms: just how villainous will his character become?

Speaking about the project, Riggs commented, “This is such an enjoyable story that I’m eagerly looking forward to being a part of. Shane and his entire team have been wonderful to collaborate with so far, and I have a genuine affinity for indie films like this one. I can’t wait to get back to work!”

The film boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Hugh Scott, Brittney Escalante, Glenn Stanton, and Elyssa Kim.

Written and directed by Shane Brady, “Hacked” is said to draw inspiration from real-life events. Producer Emily Zercher and Shane Brady themselves experienced a hack in 2021, and the initial ten minutes of the film are based on their ordeal. The remainder of the film explores the retribution they wished they could have exacted on the hacker.

For Shane Brady, “Hacked” marks his second directorial effort. His first feature, “Breathing Happy,” was also produced by Emily Zercher.