THR writes that Robbie Amell and Rachael Taylor, known to fanboys for their work on comic book shows “The Flash” and “Jessica Jones,” respectively, have teamed up to star in ARQ. a sci-fi thriller that will be released by Netflix.
“ARQ is a post-apocalyptic thriller set in the near future when the oil supply has run dry. Trapped in a house and surrounded by a gang of mysterious masked intruders, an engineer (Amell) must protect a technology that could deliver unlimited energy and end the wars that have consumed the world. The only problem is that the technology has created a time loop that condemns him and his friends all to relive the same day over and over.”
Lost City and XYZ Films are producing the low-budget pic, which was written and is being directed by Tony Elliott (“Orphan Black”).
The movie is set to begin shooting this winter in Toronto.
Mason Novick and John Finemore of Lost City are producing along with Kyle Franke and Nick Spicer of XYZ Films, in association with MXN Entertainment.
James Hoppe is executive producing, while Elizabeth Grave and Michelle Knudsen are co-producers.