Character details were not revealed.

Details about the upcoming thriller are being kept in the hilt, but sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that it does take Purge out of its usual metropolitan setting while still dealing with class and race issues in the way the previous films have.

James DeMonaco, who originated the franchise and wrote and directed the first three chapters, penned the script for the as-yet-untitled installment

Universal Pictures will release the film July 10, 2020.

Producers include Jason Blum along with Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form. DeMonaco and Sebastien K. Lemercier are also producing via their Man in a Tree shingle.

Purge serves as a reunion with Blumhouse for Patton, as he previously co-starred in the company’s hit remake of Halloween. The Armageddon actor recently appeared on the DC Universe show Swamp Thing. He is repped by APA and Grand View Management.

Freeman stars alongside John Goodman and Danny McBride in HBO’s dark comedy The Righteous Gemstones. She also appeared in Netflix’s drama, Longmire. The actress is repped by The Kohner Agency, Robyn Bluestone Management & McKuin Frankel.