Henchmen (film)
| Henchmen | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Adam Wood |
| Produced by |
Aaron L. Gilbert Luke Carroll |
| Written by |
Adam Wood David Ray Jay D. Waxman |
| Based on |
Henchmen: Ill Suited by Adam Wood |
| Starring |
James Marsden Thomas Middleditch Rosario Dawson Alfred Molina Nathan Fillion Jane Krakowski Rob Riggle Craig Robinson Will Sasso |
| Music by | Dominic Lewis |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Entertainment One |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Henchmen is an upcoming Canadian/American animated action comedy film directed by Adam Wood and co-written by Wood, David Ray and Jay D. Waxman, based on Wood's own 2014 short film Henchmen: Ill Suited. The film stars James Marsden, Thomas Middleditch, Rosario Dawson, Alfred Molina, Nathan Fillion, Jane Krakowski, Rob Riggle, Craig Robinson and Will Sasso. Production began in May 2015 in British Columbia. Produced by Bron Studios, it was planned to be released in 2016.[1]
Plot
A fallen henchman named Hank, leads a team of Lester and two others, called "Union of Evil", who must prevent Baron Blackout from taking over the world, and save his love interest. The crew are assigned to the Vault of Villainy, where Lester steals the ultimate weapon accidentally.[2]
Cast
- James Marsden as Hank
- Thomas Middleditch as Lester
- Rosario Dawson as Jolene
- Alfred Molina as Baron Blackout
- Bobcat Goldthwait as Jackalope[3]
- Nathan Fillion as Captain Superior
- Jane Krakowski as Jane
- Rob Riggle as Biff
- Craig Robinson as Stew
- Will Sasso as Gluttonator/Union Boss
Production
The project was first announced on August 13, 2014, when Adam Wood's short film Henchmen: Ill Suited was released, Gary Sanchez Productions' Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Chris Henchy were attached to exec produce the film for Bron Studios.[4] Wood would direct the film, which he and Dennis McNicholas would co-write.[4] On May 29, 2015, full cast was revealed through different sources and it was also confirmed that the production on the film had begun at Bron Studios in Burnaby and Duncan, British Columbia.[2] The cast included James Marsden, Thomas Middleditch, Rosario Dawson, Alfred Molina, Nathan Fillion, Jane Krakowski, Rob Riggle, Craig Robinson and Will Sasso.[2] Aaron L. Gilbert and Luke Carroll would be producing the film, while Gary Sanchez's McKay, Ferrell and Henchy had left the film due to scheduling conflicts.[5]
References
- ↑ Erlandsen, Stephen (August 13, 2014). "Will Ferrell, Adam McKay to Produce ‘Henchmen’ by Bron Studios". Rotoscopers. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
- 1 2 3 McNary, Dave (May 29, 2015). "James Marsden, Thomas Middleditch Tapped for Animated Comedy ‘Henchmen’". variety.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- ↑ Wolfe, Jennifer (June 29, 2015). "Bron Studios Expands Production Facilities". Animation World Network. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
- 1 2 "Gary Sanchez Prods Now ‘Henchmen’ With Bron Studios On Animated Feature". deadline.com. August 13, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (May 29, 2015). "‘Henchman’ Moves Forward With Voice Cast But Minus Gary Sanchez; ‘Belko Experiment’ Staffs Up". deadline.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.