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Update: ‘Elysium’ Gains Some Brazilian Flavor
UPDATE: The original report was inncorrect and Alice Braga from Predators and Repo Men is actually starring.
Sonia Braga (Kiss of the Spider Woman) is the latest addition to the cast of Sony PIctures’ Elysium, which is now slated for release on March 1, 2013, reports Deadline.
Elysium is the top secret sci-fi project from District 9 director Neill Blomkam that also stars Sharlto Copley, Jodie Foster, Matt Damon, Wagner Moura and William Fichtner.
The story is said to be set in the far future on another planet and, like District 9, which is filled with many sociopolitical ideas wrapped up inside a Hollywood action film.
Recent rumors have begun circulating that the plot will actually follow a battle between an alien and human race for the right to colonize another planet. There are some very relevant political themes hidden within there…
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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