Thunder Force (film)
| Thunder Force | |
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| Directed by | Ben Falcone |
| Written by | Ben Falcone |
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| Cinematography | Barry Peterson |
| Edited by | Tia Nolan |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Thunder Force is an upcoming American superhero comedy film directed and written by Ben Falcone. Starring Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Pom Klementieff, and Melissa Leo, the film will be released by Netflix.
Premise
In a world terrorized by super-villains, one woman has developed the process to give superpowers to regular people. But when scientist Emily Stanton accidentally imbues her estranged best-friend with incredible abilities, the two women must become the first superhero team. Now, it is up to Thunder Force to battle the super-powered Miscreants and save Chicago from the clutches of The King.
Cast
- Melissa McCarthy as Lydia
- Octavia Spencer as Emily Stanton
- Pom Klementieff
- Melissa Leo[1]
- Tyrel Jackson Williams[2]
Production
On March 29, 2019, it was reported that Netflix had greenlit a superhero comedy film entitled Thunder Force to be written and directed by Ben Falcone, with Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer as lead roles.[3]
Filming
Principal photography began September 25, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia[4][5] and wrapped on December 10, 2019.[6]
References
- ^ "Melissa Leo To Headline Fox Pilot 'Blood Relative', Lifting the Cast-Contingency". Deadline. February 18, 2020.
- ^ "'Thunder Force' Netflix Movie: What We Know So Far". What's on Netflix. January 10, 2020.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (March 29, 2019). "Octavia Spencer & Melissa McCarthy As Superheroes? Netflix Closing 'Thunder Force,' With Ben Falcone At Helm". Deadline. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
- ^ "Ben Falcone on Twitter: "Day one of filming."". September 25, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Extras needed for new movie filming in downtown Macon. Here are the details". September 25, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ "Casting TaylorMade "Thunder Force" // LAST DAY OF FILMING THIS FEATURE FILM Male Construction Worker Union City, GA". December 9, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
