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| Directed by | Mennan Yapo |
| Produced by | Mark Williams |
| Written by | Jeff Strebinger |
| Studio | 2B Pictures Future Films Zero Gravity Management |
| Release date(s) | 2012 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $16 million[1] |
Gunslinger is an upcoming dystopian thriller set in the near future in the snowy wasteland of a post-apocalyptic America. Directed by German helmer Mennan Yapo from a script penned by Jeff Strebinger, the film takes a re-imagined look at what might happen when the lawlessness of the Old West returns but with better weapons. Principal photography began in Winter 2011 with a release in 2012.[2]
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In 2012, the world economy collapses.
In 2014, all first world governments crumble.
In 2015, the power and lights go out.
2018, Wisconsin, America. Communities live in fear and are protected by paid gunmen. Jake, a former engineer, is out hunting for food to feed his family. One day, he sees smoke in the distance and realizes it is his home. A gang, led by psychopath Brody, has attacked and murdered his family. Seeking revenge, he enlists his gun slinging brother Sev to hunt down the killers.[3]
Gunslinger is produced by Mark Williams and 2B Pictures. The film will mark the fifth collaboration between Williams and 2B Pictures which was launched in 2008 by U.K.-based Future Film Group to produce independent features.[2] Action director Chris Nahon was originally slated to direct but was later replaced by Mennan Yapo. Simon Crowe's ambitious sales outfit SC Films, which was launched in 2008 as a joint venture between Crowe and Aurelius Investments, is handling international sales.[1] Filming began in Quebec, Canada, in winter 2011; no detailed production schedule has been announced for the film yet.[4]