By Way of Helena
| By Way of Helena | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kieran Darcy-Smith |
| Produced by |
David Hoberman Todd Lieberman Adam Rosenfelt Maureen Meulen |
| Written by | Matt Cook |
| Starring |
Liam Hemsworth Emory Cohen William Hurt Woody Harrelson Alice Braga |
| Cinematography | Jules O'Loughlin |
| Edited by | Luke Doolan |
Production company |
Mandeville Films Atomic Entertainment |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
By Way of Helena is an upcoming American western film directed by Kieran Darcy-Smith and written by Matt Cook. The film stars Liam Hemsworth, Emory Cohen, William Hurt, Woody Harrelson and Alice Braga.
Plot
In the Great Plains during 1880s, Texas Ranger David Kingston is sent to an Old West frontier town Helena to investigate a series of murders and disappearances of local people. In the town, a preacher Abraham Brant is keeping all the townsfolk in some kind of his fearful grip.
Cast
- Liam Hemsworth as David Kingston
- Emory Cohen as Isaac
- William Hurt as Governor Ross
- Woody Harrelson as Abraham Brant
- Alice Braga as Marisol
- Raphael Sbarge as Dr. Morris
- Benedict Samuel as Brit
- Felicity Price as Naomi
- J.D. Evermore
- José Zúñiga as General Calderon
- Jason Carter as William
- Giles Matthey
Production
On September 28, 2012, Kieran Darcy-Smith was set to direct the Helena, Texas set western film based on Matt Cook's 2009 black listed script, which David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman were announced as producers for their Mandeville Films.[1] On July 1, 2014, it was announced that Liam Hemsworth and Woody Harrelson would be starring in the western film as David Kingston and Abraham Brant.[2] On August 29, Felicity Price was added to the cast.[3] On September 5, William Hurt and Alice Braga also joined the cast of the film, which WestEnd Films would handle international sales.[4] Adam Rosenfelt and Maureen Meulen would finance the film and co-produce through their Atomic Entertainment.[4] On October 2, Emory Cohen was added to the film to play Isaac.[5] On October 9, Benedict Samuel joined the film to play Brit who visits the town with his father and brother to participate in the preacher's notorious manhunts.[6]
Nicholas Hoult, Joel Edgerton and Jamie Bell were once attached to star in the film in 2013.[7]
Filming
The filming began on September 15, 2014, in Greenwood, Mississippi.[4][8] The shooting was mostly taken place at former Florewood State Park, which was transformed into an Old West frontier town.[9][10]
References
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (September 28, 2012). "Kieran Darcy-Smith to helm ‘Helena’". variety.com. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ Yamato, Jen (July 1, 2014). "Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson Heading For Revenge Western ‘Helena’". deadline.com. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ Whitehead, Donna (August 29, 2014). "Felicity Price Goes "By Way of Helena"". .tracking-board.com. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Barraclough, Leo (September 5, 2014). "Toronto: ‘By Way of Helena’ Casts William Hurt and Alice Braga, Gets Intl. Sales Agent". variety.com. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ Yamato, Jen (October 2, 2014). "Emory Cohen Cast In ‘By Way Of Helena’". deadline.com. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ Groves, Don (October 9, 2014). "Benedict Samuel cast in Western thriller". if.com.au. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ Commonwealth, Thomas (July 24, 2013). "Nicholas Hoult And Joel Edgerton Go “By Way Of Helena”". tracking-board.com. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ Lucas, Sherry (September 22, 2014). "Harrelson sighting feeds ‘Where’s Woody’ buzz". hattiesburgamerican.com. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ Stole, Bryn (August 1, 2014). "Hollywood returns to Greenwood". washingtontimes.com. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Liam Hemsworth begins filming ‘By Way of Helena’ in Mississippi". onlocationvacations.com. October 9, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
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