Mortal Engines (film)
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| Directed by | Christian Rivers |
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Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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New Zealand United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $100 million[2] |
Mortal Engines is an upcoming New Zealand-American science fiction action adventure film directed by Christian Rivers and written by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens. It is based on the novel of the same name by Philip Reeve. It stars Robert Sheehan, Hera Hilmar, Hugo Weaving, Jihae, Leila George, Ronan Raftery, and Stephen Lang. It is set to be released in theaters on December 14, 2018.
Plot
Many years after the "Sixty Minute War", cities survive a now desolate Earth by moving around on giant wheels attacking and devouring smaller towns to replenish their resources.
Cast
- Robert Sheehan as Tom Natsworthy[3]
- Hera Hilmar as Hester Shaw[4]
- Hugo Weaving as Thaddeus Valentine, Head of the Guild of Historians[5]
- Jihae as Anna Fang, a pilot and resistance leader[6]
- Stephen Lang as Shrike[6]
- Leila George as Katherine Valentine, daughter of Thaddeus Valentine and one of London's elite[6]
- Ronan Raftery as Bevis Pod[3]
- Patrick Malahide[7]
- Colin Salmon as Chudleigh Pomeroy[7]
- Regé-Jean Page as Captain Khora[7]
- Mark Hadlow as Orme Wreyland
Aaron Jackson portrays Gench and Stephen Ure portrays Pewsey. Additionally, Kee Chan appears as Governor Kwan and Mark Mitchinson appears as Vambrace.
Production
In December 2009, New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson was reported to have begun development of a film based on the Philip Reeve's novel Mortal Engines.[8] On October 24, 2016, production started on a feature film to be directed by Christian Rivers, marking his directorial debut.[9] The script was written by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens, while Media Rights Capital and Universal Pictures would be financing the film. Shooting was scheduled to start in March 2017 in New Zealand. Producers Zane Weiner and Amanda Walker, who both worked on The Hobbit, will be spearheading the NZ based team, along with Deborah Forte in the US.[9]
In February 2017, Robert Sheehan was cast in the film for the lead role along with Ronan Raftery for a supporting role, while Hera Hilmar was cast as a female lead.[3][4] In March 2017, more cast was announced including Stephen Lang, Jihae, and newcomer Leila George.[6] Hugo Weaving, Patrick Malahide, Colin Salmon, and Regé-Jean Page joined the film in April 2017.[5][7]
Principal photography on the film began in June 2017 at Stone Street Studios in Wellington, New Zealand.[10][11]
Release
Mortal Engines is scheduled to be released on December 14, 2018 by Universal Pictures.[12]
References
- 1 2 "Film releases". Variety Insight. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
- ↑ "MRC’s Modi Wiczyk Explains Risks Of Summer Originals ‘Baby Driver’ And ‘The Dark Tower’". Deadline.com. June 26, 2017.
- 1 2 3 Kroll, Justin (February 2, 2017). "Peter Jackson’s ‘Mortal Engines’ Casts Robert Sheehan, Ronan Raftery (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- 1 2 Jr, Mike Fleming (February 7, 2017). "Peter Jackson’s ‘Mortal Engines’ Sets Hera Hilmar As Female Lead". Deadline. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- 1 2 Kroll, Justin (April 12, 2017). "Hugo Weaving Reteams With Peter Jackson on ‘Mortal Engines’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 Kit, Borys (March 6, 2017). "Stephen Lang, Jihae, Newcomer Leila George Join Peter Jackson's 'Mortal Engines' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 Kit, Borys (April 20, 2017). "Peter Jackson's 'Mortal Engines' Adds Trio (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ↑ Chapman, Katie (December 22, 2009). "Peter Jackson to adapt sci-fi series". The Dominion Post. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- 1 2 Jr, Mike Fleming (October 24, 2016). "Peter Jackson & Fran Walsh Rev ‘Mortal Engines’; Directing Debut For ‘Hobbit’ VFX Protege Christian Rivers". Deadline. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
- ↑ Simich, Ricardo (April 8, 2017). "Stars arrive for Peter Jackson's hot new shoot". spy.nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- ↑ "Filming begins on Peter Jackson's Mortal Engines bringing stars to Wellington". Stuff.co.nz. June 7, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
- ↑ Yee, Lawrence (November 24, 2016). "Peter Jackson’s ‘Mortal Engines’ to Open in December 2018". Variety. Retrieved November 26, 2016.