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Loki Climbs Ben Wheatley’s ‘High Rise’!
Variety reports that Tom Hiddleston, best known as the awesome Loki in for The Avengers and Thor, has been attached to play the lead in Ben Wheatley’s High-Rise, which HanWay Films is selling at the European Film Market in Berlin.
“High-Rise centers on a new residential tower built on the eve of Thatcher’s England, at the site of what will soon become the world’s financial hub. Designed as a luxurious solution to the problems of the city, it is a world apart.
Enter Robert Laing, a young doctor seduced by the high-rise and its creator, the visionary architect Anthony Royal. Laing discovers a world of complex loyalties, and also strikes up a relationship with Royal’s devoted aide Charlotte.
But rot has set in beneath the flawless surface. Sensing discord among the tenants, Laing meets Wilder, a charismatic provocateur bent on inciting the situation. Wilder initiates Laing into the hidden life of the high-rise and Laing is shocked at what he sees.
As the residents break into tribal factions, Laing finds himself in the middle of mounting violence. Violence that he also finds emerging in himself.“
The film, which is an adaptation of J.G. Ballard’s classic British thriller, was penned by Wheatley’s regular collaborator Amy Jump. Jeremy Thomas is producing through Recorded Picture Company.
Hiddleston recently appeared in Jim Jarmusch’s Only Lovers Left Alive, which was also produced by Thomas. He will next be seen in Guillermo del Toro’s Crimson Peak.
Wheatley is one of the U.K.’s hottest directors, having created a stir with his provocative films Sightseers, Kill List and A Field in England.
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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