Desert Warrior (upcoming film)
| Desert Warrior | |
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| Directed by | Rupert Wyatt |
| Written by | Rupert Wyatt Erica Beeney David Self Gary Ross |
| Produced by | Jeremy Bolt |
| Starring | Anthony Mackie Aiysha Hart |
| Cinematography | Guillermo Garza |
| Edited by | Richard Mettler |
| Music by |
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Production companies |
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| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Language | English[1] |
| Budget | $140[2]–150 million[3] |
Desert Warrior is an upcoming Saudi Arabian historical action drama film written by Rupert Wyatt, Erica Beeney, David Self and Gary Ross, directed by Wyatt and starring Anthony Mackie and Aiysha Hart.[4][5]
Cast[edit]
- Anthony Mackie
- Aiysha Hart as Princess Hind[4]
- Sharlto Copley
- Ghassan Massoud as King Numan[4]
- Sami Bouajila
- Lamis Ammar
- Géza Röhrig
- Ben Kingsley as Emperor Kisra[4]
Production[edit]
In November 2021, it was announced that Mackie, Kingsley and several other actors were cast in the film and that filming began in Saudi Arabia.[4]
As of December 2023, the film is in post-production.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Newbould, Chris (February 27, 2022). "Saudi Arabia is becoming a global film destination: from 'Kandahar' to 'Desert Warrior'". The National (Abu Dhabi). Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (December 8, 2021). "AGC Studios' Stuart Ford Talks Shooting $140M 'Desert Warrior' In KSA: "The Arab-Speaking World Is A Coming Force"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Rafa Sales Ross (December 8, 2023). "Neom's Wayne Borg and Producer Eric Hedayat Discuss 'Desert Warrior' and Sustainability as Key to Saudi's Booming Media Production". Variety. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 15, 2021). "Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart Top International Cast For Rupert Wyatt-Helmed 'Desert Warrior;' 7th Century Tale First Tentpole To Shoot In Neom In KSA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (December 3, 2022). "MBC Studios Exec Ali Jaafar Talks Shooting 'Desert Warrior' & 'Kandahar' In KSA & Ambitions To "Elevate Quality Of Cinema From This Part Of The World" — Red Sea Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (December 3, 2023). "MBC Studios Boss Christina Wayne Talks Strategy & Upcoming Projects Such As Anthony Mackie Starrer 'Desert Warrior' – Red Sea Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
