Alice Eve, Eddie Hall Join Cast of Conspiracy Thriller ‘The Awakening’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Matt Routledge’s conspiracy thriller “The Awakening” has kicked off principal photography at Pinewood Studios in London this week.
Produced by Camelot Media and Awakening Productions, the film stars Justin Tinto, who also wrote the script, as Jason Byrd. The plot centers on a global conspiracy.
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Joining the cast are Alice Eve (“Star Trek Into Darkness”), former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall (“Expendables 4”) and Daniel O’Riley (aka Dapper Laughs). They join previously announced cast members Peter Stormare (“Fargo”), Steven Berkoff (“A Clockwork Orange”), Matt Hookings (“Prizefighter”) and Julian Glover (“Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”).
“The Awakening” follows Jason Byrd (Tinto) and Rebecca (Eve) as they uncover a worldwide conspiracy aimed at controlling the globe. Their investigation leads them into a maze of secrets and dangers, making their quest to expose the truth a race against time.
Notable talents attached to the project include cinematographer László Bille, who has camera operator credits on “Dune” and “Blade Runner 2049,” editor Chris Gill (“Kneecap”) and stunt coordinator Luke Tumbler (“Venom: Let There Be Carnage”). Tim Kent and Matt Hookings of Camelot Media are producing, with Eve serving as executive producer.
Most recently, Eve co-starred in Saban Films’ crime thriller, “Cult Killer” opposite Antonio Banderas, and the Sky comedy “The Lovers” from award-winning playwright David Ireland and BAFTA-winning director Justin Martin.
Kent said: “We are incredibly excited to welcome these talented individuals to our cast and can’t wait for audiences to see the amazing energy they bring to the screen. Shooting at Pinewood, a place steeped in cinematic history, and where timeless stories meet cutting-edge technology, has been a privilege – it is the perfect environment to craft a truly great film.”
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