The Gorge (film)

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The Gorge
The Gorge (film) poster.jpg
Release poster
Directed by Scott Derrickson
Written by Zach Dean
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Dan Laustsen
Edited by Frédéric Thoraval
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed by Apple TV+
Release date
  • February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Gorge is an upcoming American survival action film directed by Scott Derrickson and written by Zach Dean. [1] The film stars Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Sigourney Weaver.

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Premise

Two elite snipers are assigned a mysterious mission: to guard either side of a deep and impenetrable gorge, without knowing what actually lies beneath them.

Cast

Production

In December 2020, Zach Dean's spec-script The Gorge was revealed to be on that year's "Black List" of the most-liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. [4] In March 2022, Scott Derrickson was set to direct and produce the film alongside Skydance Media. [5] In August, Miles Teller was cast to star, as well as serve as an executive producer. [6] In October, Anya Taylor-Joy joined the cast, and Apple Original Films signed on. [7] Sigourney Weaver was added to the cast in March 2023. [8]

Filming began in March 2023 in London, with production also occurring at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, [9] and in Wales. [10]

Release

The Gorge is scheduled be released on Apple TV+ on February 14, 2025. [11] [12]

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