EXCLUSIVE: Elvis and Point Break star Luke Bracey has wrapped under-the-radar psychological thriller Mercy Road, written and directed by John Curran (Chappaquiddick).
Bracey will play a flawed everyman who commits an impulsive and harsh crime. In his journey to redemption, he learns simply how far he’s prepared to go to save lots of his little one. Above is a primary take a look at the movie.
The Chris Pelletier and Jesse Heffring script additionally stars Susie Porter (Cargo), Huw Higginson (The Nightingale) and Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy).
The movie is produced by Arclight Films’ Gary Hamilton, Ying Ye and Michelle Krumm with filmmaker Alex Proyas (I, Robot), Penny Karlin and Daniaile Jarry additionally producers.
Arclight Films is dealing with worldwide rights and is launching gross sales on the finished movie on the European Film Market. Arclight Films is collectively representing North American rights with CAA Media Finance.
According to producers, the undertaking is the primary absolutely digital Australian function movie shoot, produced in partnership with Proyas’ digital movie manufacturing firm, Heretic Foundation. The manufacturing included performing actual time in digital camera compositing on set and was shot towards specifically created LED screens to seize the world of the movie by way of Unreal Engine.
The movie is produced with Hianlo Films and financed by Rainmaker Films, Icon Film Financing, Media Finance Capital using Screen NSW PDV scheme and Filmology Finance.
“Mercy Road really pushes the boundaries of new technology and its innovation has delivered. By adapting our original production plan and utilizing virtual production, we had 100% control of the environment which meant a faster shooting schedule and a safer space for the actors and crew to work in,” stated producer Michelle Krumm.
Director John Curran, who can also be recognized for Tracks and We Don’t Live Here Anymore, added: “The film is a man’s reckoning in the final hour of his life. Luke is phenomenal as a man on the edge of sanity.”
“Mercy Road is a gripping thriller vividly brought to life by our amazing director, John Curran. The film’s star Luke Bracey is such an exceptional talent who simply ignites the screen and brings the audience along for a wild ride. This is a visually stunning and unique film that utilizes cutting-edge technology, which is incredibly appealing to worldwide buyers,” commented Arclight Films’ Gary Hamilton.
Bracey is repped by CAA, Fourward, and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher, LLP.
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