Bright (film)
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| Directed by | David Ayer |
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| Cinematography | Roman Vasyanov |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $90 million |
Bright is an upcoming American science fiction fantasy film directed by David Ayer and written by Ayer and Max Landis. The film stars Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, Noomi Rapace, and Lucy Fry.
Plot
A human detective (Will Smith) and a hulking Orc (Joel Edgerton) spring into action as evil forces scrap to seize control of an all-powerful wand.
Cast
- Will Smith as Scott Ward, a human cop.
- Joel Edgerton as Nick Jakoby, the first Orc cop.
- Noomi Rapace
- Lucy Fry as Tikka, a young elf with powers who is in possession of the wand.
- Andrea Navedo as Captain Perez
- Brad William Henke as Dorghu, the imposing and scary leader of the Fogteeth Orcs gang.
- Kenneth Choi
- Dawn Olivieri as Scott Ward's wife.
Production
Described as "a contemporary cop thriller, but with fantastical elements", it is set to be directed by David Ayer, which is set to star Will Smith and Joel Edgerton with a script penned by Max Landis that Ayer himself rewrote.[1][2] Netflix officially picked up the film for a $90 million deal with filming expected to begin fall 2016.[3] Noomi Rapace entered talks to join the cast in May 2016.[4] Landis stated in an interview that official production is expected to begin in September 2016, but that they've already shot a small part in Los Angeles.[5] Ayer's frequent cinematographer, Roman Vasyanov, was confirmed to be working on the project.[6] On October 15, 2016, Lucy Fry was added to the cast.[7] On October 17, 2016, Andrea Navedo was added to the cast.[8] On October 20, 2016, actor Brad William Henke was cast in the film.[9] On November 1, 2016, Kenneth Choi and Dawn Olivieri were cast in an unknown role and the role of Smith's wife, respectively.[10]
Filming began in Fall 2016, in Los Angeles.[11][12]
References
- ^ "David Ayer to Direct Will Smith and Joel Edgerton in Fantastical Cop Flick 'Bright'".
- ^ "Will Smith, David Ayer Reteaming on Max Landis Spec 'Bright'".
- ^ "Netflix Makes Mammoth Deal for David Ayer's 'Bright' Starring Will Smith".
- ^ "Noomi Rapace in Talks to Join Will Smith in David Ayer's Bright".
- ^ "Watch: Max Landis Hopes 'Bright' Will Be His 'Star Wars'".
- ^ "Why DP Roman Vasyanov Chose Anamorphic & More Tales from Shooting 'Suicide Squad'".
- ^ "David Ayer's 'Bright' Lands 'Mr. Church' Actress Lucy Fry (Exclusive)".
- ^ "David Ayer-Helmed Thriller 'Bright' Adds Andrea Navedo; Austin Hébert Cast In 'Burden'".
- ^ "'Orange Is the New Black' Actor Brad William Henke Joins Will Smith in 'Bright' (EXCLUSIVE)".
- ^ "David Ayer's Fantasy Cop Thriller Bright Adds Two".
- ^ "Joel Edgerton is unrecognizable in orc make-up as he joins Will Smith on set of new Netflix fantasy film Bright". Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ Evry, Max (November 9, 2016). "First Bright Set Photos Featuring Will Smith in Costume". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
