The Water Man
As of April 28, 2026, The Water Man is a feature film that has completed production. Four production companies are attached, including ShivHans Pictures, Harpo Entertainment and The Walt Disney Studios. Attached are director David Oyelowo; writer Emma Needell; and producers Darren Demetre, Shivani Rawat and 4 others. Cast includes David Oyelowo. It was scheduled to start shooting in OR in April 2019. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
A young boy tries to save his mother from terminal cancer by seeking out the towns bogeyman, The Water Man, who is fabled to have conquered death.
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Cast & Crew
Production
| Producer | Darren Demetre |
| Producer | Shivani Rawat |
| Producer | Carla Gardini |
| Producer | Monica Levinson |
| Producer | Oprah Winfrey |
| Producer | Maresa Pullman |
Cast
| Cast | David Oyelowo |
Directing
| Director | David Oyelowo |
Writing
| Writer | Emma Needell |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/the-water-man (last updated Apr 28, 2026).