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Underworld: Next Generation
Directed byAnna Foerster
Written byCory Goodman
Starring
CinematographyKarl Walter Lindenlaub
Edited byPeter Amundson
Production
companies
Distributed byScreen Gems
Release date
  • October 21, 2016 (2016-10-21) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Underworld: Next Generation is an upcoming American action horror film directed by Anna Foerster and written by Cory Goodman. It is the fifth installment in the Underworld film series and the sequel to 2012 film Underworld: Awakening, with Kate Beckinsale reprising her role as Selene. The other main cast included Theo James, Tobias Menzies, Lara Pulver, and Charles Dance. Principal photography began on October 19, 2015 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Underworld: Next Generation is scheduled to be released on October 21, 2016 by Screen Gems. The film is the directing debut by Foerster.

Cast

Production

On August 27, 2014, Lakeshore Entertainment announced their plans to develop a reboot of the Underworld franchise, with Cory Goodman hired to write the script for the first film. Tom Rosenberg and Gary Lucchesi were named as producers.[8] The film was later confirmed to be a fifth entry in the series, rather than a reboot. Titled Underworld: Next Generation, the film was in production and set to be released 2015. Theo James, who appeared in the role of David in the fourth film, would return as the new lead.[2] On October 12, 2014, director Len Wiseman told IGN that original Underworld lead Kate Beckinsale would be back for the film.[9] On May 14, 2015, Anna Foerster signed on to make her directorial debut with the film, being the first woman to direct the film in the series, with Beckinsale confirmed to return.[1] On August 14, it was announced by Deadline.com that Tobias Menzies had been cast as Marius, a mysterious new Lycan leader.[3][10] On September 9, Bradley James was cast as the male villain.[7] Same day, newcomer Clementine Nicholson signed on to play Lena, the Nordic Coven's greatest warrior and daughter of Vidar.[6] On September 22, Lara Pulver was added to the cast to play a fiercely ambitious Vampire.[4] On October 19, Charles Dance was confirmed to return to play Vampires' elder Thomas. More cast was also announced which included James Faulkner, Peter Andersson, and Daisy Head.[5]

Filming

Principal photography on the film began on October 19, 2015 in Prague, Czech Republic, and is set to take place over ten weeks.[5] The film's crew included cinematographer Karl Walter Lindenlaub, production designer Ondřej Nekvasil, costume designer Bojana Nikitović, and editor Peter Amundson.[5]

Release

In August 2015, Sony Pictures Entertainment set the film for an October 21, 2016 release.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b Kit, Borys (May 14, 2015). "Kate Beckinsale Returning for 'Underworld 5'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Ford, Rebecca; Youn, Soo (September 11, 2014). "Divergent Actor Theo James to Star in Fifth Underworld Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Fleming, Jr, Mike (August 14, 2015). "Outlander's Tobias Menzies Joins Underworld V; Reteams With Anna Foerster, Helmer Of Saucy Finale". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  4. ^ a b A. Lincoln, Ross (September 22, 2015). "Lara Pulver Vamps Into 'Underworld 5'". deadline.com. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Evry, Max (October 19, 2015). "Underworld 5 Begins Shooting with Kate Beckinsale and Theo James". comingsoon.net. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Pedersen, Erik (September 9, 2015). "Dave Bautista Joins Jane Levy In Indie Action Thriller 'Bushwick'; Clementine Nicholson Cast In 'Underworld 5'". deadline.com. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Fleming Jr, Mike (September 9, 2015). "Bradley James Lands 'Underworld 5' Villain Role". deadline.com. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  8. ^ Ford, Rebecca; Kit, Borys (August 27, 2014). "Underworld Reboot in the Works". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  9. ^ Anderton, Ethan (October 13, 2014). "Len Wiseman Says Kate Beckinsale is Returning for Underworld 5". firstshowing.net. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  10. ^ Barsanti, Sam (16 August 2015). "Outlander's Tobias Menzies to play a werewolf guy in Underworld V". The A.V. Club. The Onion. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  11. ^ Kroll, Justin (August 5, 2015). "Sony Dates 16 Films Including Two More 'Bad Boys' Sequels, 'Jumanji' Remake". variety.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.

External links

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