The Exclusive Insights Behind Five Nights at Freddy’s Film: Director’s Inspiring Collaboration with Creators

During an exclusive interview, Emma Tammi, the director of the Five Nights at Freddy's film, revealed her enthusiasm for involving influencers in the movie. The franchise is widely acclaimed and has not only given rise to numerous fan games and spin-off titles but has also inspired novels.

A significant portion of the FNAF fanbase thrives on the internet, where several well-known YouTubers have garnered immense fame by entertaining millions of viewers with their gameplay of the horror games. Prominent figures such as CoryxKenshin and Markiplier quickly rose to fame in the late 2010s by playing various FNAF games.

Cory's role in the movie is already well-known. As a YouTube star, he had a chance to shine in the film's trailers, impressing audiences with his comedic acting skills.

In addition, several other YouTubers, including 8-bit Ryan, Dawko, and Razzbowski, made a brief appearance as background characters in Fazbear's Pizza. Their photos were displayed on an 'Employee of the Month' board on the set.

Emma Tammi “honored” to include influencers in FNAF movie

We spoke with FNAF director Emma Tammi about why she decided to include influencers in the movie and what it was like directing them.

Tammi mentioned that having the community involved in the movie was a great honor and it also helped the crew feel validated as the film deeply connected with fans. She expressed that it was an enjoyable experience and the excitement shown by the community about the project was really appreciated. Furthermore, it was reassuring to know that the work they were doing would truly resonate with the fanbase.

"They portrayed their characters with such sweetness and dedication. I take immense pride in the captivating cameos showcased in the film."

Although there are prominent figures featured in the movie, YouTube sensation Markiplier regretfully had to decline filming for the production due to conflicting schedules with his own venture, Iron Lung.

The interview with Britanni Johnson reveals that Five Nights and Freddy's will be available in theaters and streaming on Peacock starting October 27, 2023. Visit here for additional information on the movie, and click here to explore our other horror coverage.