Stuart Brennan directs fantasy action movie ‘Warchief’ now shooting in the UK (exclusive)

Stuart Brennan directs fantasy action movie ‘Warchief’ now shooting in the UK (exclusive)

Kaleidoscope Film Distribution acquired the worldwide sales rights, along with distribution in the UK and Ireland. fighterThe upcoming film from BAFTA-winning director/writer/actor Stuart Brennan and Golden Globe-winning producer Gareth Willey.

The previously unannounced film is being filmed in England’s sweaty counties and will be released in late 2022, with the first elements available for screening at the Toronto Film Festival in September.

fighter It follows a group of guards escorting a mysterious messenger to their king, unaware that they are being pursued by bloodthirsty orcs. Brennan writes, directs and stars in the film alongside Michael Lambourn (Cashback), Andrea Vasiliou (Wonder Woman), Susan Packer (BAFTA-nominated Victim), Mark Wake (Kingslayer) and newcomer Rosanna Miles.

Film veteran Doug Milsom, whose credits include Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, A Clockwork Orange And Stanley Kubrick titles like shines, Barry Lyndon s the metal jacketWork as an operator.

“This is a very ambitious project, with such an important and award-winning team working with me. Kaleidoscope has been so successful with our previous projects that we are excited to bring our orc team to market,” said Brennan.

Working with Woody Allen, Wiley won the Golden Globe for Best Picture in 2009. Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona and was nominated for the same award inflection point three years earlier. Brennan won Best Actor at the BAFTA Cymru Awards for his performance resurrected and has many awards for his films, including Necromancer s Z PlanHe wrote, directed and starred in both.

This is the second film to combine Kaleidoscope with Brennan and Willis. Regicidewhich comes out in the UK in September.

“After the great success we had with Stewart and Gareth Regicide In Berlin and Cannes, we are very excited to be on stage in the production. fightersaid Kaleidoscope Film Distribution CEO Spencer Pollard, who also serves as executive producer. fighter. “This will be a highly commercial film that we can’t wait to present to buyers in Toronto, as well as the upcoming MIPCOM and AFM markets.”

Willie added: “Stuart Brennan is an exceptional filmmaker and incredibly dynamic and fighter Takes it to a whole new level. It’s a pleasure to work with him again. Kaleidoscope handles our first collaboration perfectly, RegicideSo naturally we are delighted to have them on board. fighter What else.”

Source: Hollywood Reporter

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