Encounter (2021 film)
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Directed by | Michael Pearce |
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Cinematography | Benjamin Kracun |
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Distributed by | Amazon Studios |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Invasion is an upcoming British sci-fi thriller film, directed by Michael Pearce from a screenplay by Pearce and Joe Barton. It stars Riz Ahmed, Octavia Spencer, Janina Gavankar, Rory Cochrane and Lucian-River Chauhan.
Cast
- Riz Ahmed
- Octavia Spencer
- Janina Gavankar as Piya
- Rory Cochrane
- Lucian-River Chauhan as Jay Kahn
Production
In October 2018, it was announced Michael Pearce would direct the film from a screenplay by himself and Joe Barton, with Film4 Productions and Raw set to produce.[1] In July 2020, Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer joined the cast of the film, with Amazon Studios set to distribute.[2] In September 2020, Janina Gavankar joined the cast of the film.[3] In October 2020, Rory Cochrane joined the cast of the film.[4] In November 2020, Lucian-River Chauhan joined the cast of the film.[5] Principal photography began in October 2020.[6]
References
- ^ Grater, Tom (25 October 2018). "'Beast' director Michael Pearce boards 'Invasion' for Raw, Film4 (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ Grater, Tom (29 July 2020). "Riz Ahmed, Octavia Spencer & Amazon Board Sci-Fi Thriller 'Invasion' From Raw, Film4, Rising UK Director Michael Pearce". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (18 September 2020). "Janina Gavankar Starring In & Writing Femme Monster Movie For 108 Media; 'The Way Back' Actress Also Joins Amazon's 'Invasion'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2 October 2020). "'Argo' Star Rory Cochrane Joins Amazon Thriller 'Invasion' With Riz Ahmed & Octavia Spencer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (23 November 2020). "Lucian-River Chauhan Joins Riz Ahmed & Octavia Spencer In Amazon Thriller 'Invasion'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ Shattuck, Kathryn (10 November 2020). "Riz Ahmed Finds the Beat Between Qawwali and House Music". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 November 2020.