Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth Set To Star in Action Thriller LAND OF BAD
Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games, The Expendables) are set to star in a new action-thriller film project, Land Of Bad.
Crowe is set to take on the role of Reaper, “an Air Force drone pilot supporting a Delta Force special ops mission in the South Philippines. After the mission goes terribly wrong, he has 48 hours to remedy what has devolved into a wild rescue operation. Hemsworth will play the green air controller who is thrust into the middle of a high-stakes extraction which involves no weapons and no communication other than the drone above.”
That sounds like it will make for an intense film and it seems like a good project for both the actors. The script for the film comes from David Frigerio and Will Eubank (Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin, Underwater), and Eubank will also direct.
Highland Film Group CEO Arianne Fraser said in a statement: “Working with such talented actors as Russell and Liam is a dream come true. They are both incredible performers who will showcase the powerful sense of brotherhood between the two lead characters.”
Highland COO Delphine Perrier said: “Will and David have crafted a tense and compelling story full of suspense and intrigue. With Will at the helm, we are thrilled to be working with this uniquely talented filmmaker.”
Director Will Eubank added: “I am thrilled to work with Russell and Liam and couldn’t be more grateful to this whole team in helping bring this project to life.”
Writer-producer David Frigerio added: “I couldn’t be more stoked to be making this timely film especially with my good friend Will Eubank piloting the ship. I am beyond excited to watch Russell and Liam bring these characters to life. Buckle up!”
The film is set to start shooting in September in Australia.
Source: Deadline