Azrael (film)
| Azrael | |
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| Directed by | Evan Katz |
| Written by | Simon Barrett |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | Samara Weaving |
| Cinematography | Mart Taniel |
Production company | C2 Motion Picture Group |
| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Azrael is an upcoming American action-horror film directed by Evan Katz from a script by Simon Barrett. The film stars Samara Weaving.
Cast
Production
Azrael was announced in September 2022 with plans for Evan Katz to direct the film written by Simon Barrett. Samara Weaving would star in the action-horror film.[1] The film began shooting in Harju County, Estonia in October 2022.[2][3] The production had considered filming in Ontario, but decided on Estonia instead, with some post-production activities taking place in Estonia as well. Approximately 70% of the crew was hired locally, including cinematographer Mart Taniel, as were several cast members.[3] The production created an artificial moon in the Pärispea forest during filming by using a system on connected floodlights hoisted by a crane.[4]
After filming was completed, it was taken to the 2023 European Film Market to find distribution.[5] In September 2023, Republic Pictures announced that it purchased the North American distribution rights.[6]
References
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (September 27, 2022). "Ready Or Not & Scream 6 Star Samara Weaving Attached To Lead Action-Horror Pic Azrael From Godzilla Vs. Kong 2 & You're Next Scribe". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ "Horror Film Azrael Starts Shooting in Estonia - FilmNewEurope.com". Film New Europe Association. October 10, 2022.
- ^ a b Villup, Kaspar (October 26, 2022). "Estonians heavily involved in US horror movie being filmed in Harju County". Eesti Rahvusringhääling.
- ^ Tamm, Ülle (November 15, 2022). "Hollywoodi filmivõtetel särab Pärispeal öösiti kunstlik kuu" [An artificial moon actually shines at night on Hollywood film sets]. Sõnumitooja (in Estonian).
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 7, 2023). "Mossbank, CAA & UTA Launch Action-Horror Azrael With Ready Or Not Star Samara Weaving & You're Next Scribe, First Look – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Kit, Borys (September 27, 2023). "Samara Weaving Horror Movie Azrael Picked Up by Republic Pictures (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation.
