World Breaker

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World Breaker
Directed by Brad Anderson
Written byJoshua Rollins
Produced byMartin Brennan
Starring
CinematographyDaniel Aranyó
Edited byBrian Philip Davis
Production
company
23ten Production
Distributed by Signature Entertainment (United Kingdom and Ireland)
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

World Breaker is an upcoming science fiction action film directed by Brad Anderson and written by Joshua Rollins. It stars Luke Evans and Milla Jovovich.

Contents

Cast

Production

In October 2023, Nat McCormick of The Exchange production company said that Brad Anderson would be directing a science fiction action film titled Worldbreaker with Joshua Rollins writing the screenplay. [1]

In February 2024, Luke Evans and Milla Jovovich joined the cast in undisclosed roles, [2] and Billie Boullet was cast as their daughter the following month along with Mila Harris. [3]

Filming

Principal photography began on March 13, 2024, in Northern Ireland, and wrapped on April 22. [4] [5]

Release

In May 2024, Signature Entertainment acquired UK and Irish distribution rights to the film from the Exchange at the Marché du Film, planning to release the film sometime in 2025. [6]

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References

  1. Wiseman, Andreas (October 25, 2023). "'The Call' Director Brad Anderson Aboard For Sci-Fi Survival Film 'Worldbreaker', The Exchange Launches For AFM". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  2. Barraclough, Leo (February 2, 2024). "Luke Evans and Milla Jovovich Board Brad Anderson's Sci-Fi Action Thriller 'World Breaker' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  3. Wiseman, Andreas (March 27, 2024). "Newcomer Billie Boullet Joins Luke Evans & Milla Jovovich In Sci-Fi World Breaker; Filming Underway In UK". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  4. Calnan, Ellie (March 13, 2024). "Sci-Fi 'World Breaker' starring Luke Evans filming in Northern Ireland". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook . Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  5. Leebody, Christopher (April 22, 2024). "'Ats us nai': Actor Luke Evans says goodbye to 'epic' Belfast after filming sci-fi thriller". Belfast Telegraph . Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  6. Szalai, George (May 14, 2024). "Luke Evans, Milla Jovovich Sci-Fi Action Film 'World-Breaker' Goes to Signature for U.K." The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 15, 2024.