Director Simon Westbest known for With airhas kicked off production on his new World War II spy adventure FortressAnd the cast is stacked with incredible talent.
Filming began on September 8 in London and the project already looks like one of the WWII thrillers in the works right now.
The ensemble includes Matthew Goode (The imitation game),, Ed Skrein (Jurassic World: Rebirth),, Jordi Mollà (Mobland),, Alice Eve (Star Trek Into Darkness),, Michael Sheen (Frost/Nixon),, Art Malik (True lies),, Lukas Haas (Start),, Adrian Topol (Franz + Polina),, Emilio Sakraya (Sixty minutes),, Paul Anderson (Peaky Blinders),, Ben Kingsley (Gandhi) and of course Nicolas Cage (With air).
The story is based on true events, following British intelligence agents who conducted elaborate deception campaigns to mislead the Nazi leadership and ultimately shift the course of the war.
These operations were the brainchild of officers Dudley Clarke and Thomas Argyll “Tar” Robertson, who led fake armies, fake equipment and a network of double agents.
One of the most fascinating figures in history is the Yugoslavian playboy Dusko Popov, a double agent who was inspired as Ian Fleming’s James Bond.
Joshua Levine (Dunkirk) was brought on board as the film’s historical consultant. The screenplay was written by Simon Afram (Lear Rex), who is also producing alongside Georgette Turner (Wonder Woman),, Reza Roohi (Hustle ATL), AND Edward Kahl (Queen of Manhattan).
In a statement, Afram said, “We are thrilled to bring together such a remarkable ensemble. Their chemistry and depth, paired with West’s direction, elevates this story into something truly compelling and unforgettable.”
With an All-Star lineup, a fascinating true story and West behind the camera, Fortress It looks like it will be a must-see for history buffs and fans of spy thrillers.
Source: deadline
By Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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