Stratton (film)
| Stratton: First Into Action | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Simon West |
| Starring | Dominic Cooper Gemma Chan Austin Stowell Tyler Hoechlin Tom Felton |
| Cinematography | Felix Wiedemann |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Stratton: First Into Action is an upcoming British action thriller film directed by Simon West, based on the novel series of same name by Duncan Falconer. The series' lead character John Stratton is playing by Dominic Cooper, while the other cast includes Gemma Chan, Austin Stowell, Tyler Hoechlin, and Tom Felton. Principal photography on the film began on July 15, 2015 in Brindisi, Italy.
Plot
A British Special Boat Service agent tracks down an international terrorist cell.
Cast
- Dominic Cooper as John Stratton, an SBS agent, working for the Intelligence Detachment in Northern Ireland.[1]
- Gemma Chan[1]
- Austin Stowell[1]
- Tyler Hoechlin[1]
- Tom Felton[1]
- Thomas Kretschmann[2]
- Derek Jacobi[2]
- Connie Nielsen[2]
- Jake Fairbrother[2]
Production
On November 3, 2014, it was announced that Henry Cavill would next star in the action thriller film Stratton, to be produced by his own banner Promethean Productions, Amber Entertainment, and GFM Films.[3] It would be based on the Duncan Falconer's eight-novel series of same name, featuring the lead character John Stratton, an SBS agent, and working for the Intelligence Detachment in Northern Ireland.[3] The film, producing by Ileen Maisel and Lawrence Elman who also bought the film rights to the novel, would set in Southern Italy, Rome and London.[3]
On February 25, 2015, Simon West was hired to direct the film, which was fully financing by GFM Films.[4] On May 28, 2015, right five days before the filming was set to begin on June 2, Cavill exited the film due to creative differences in the script.[5] On July 9, 2015, Dominic Cooper was set to star for the lead role, replacing Cavill he would play the title role of John Stratton, along with him the other cast included Gemma Chan, Austin Stowell, Tyler Hoechlin, and Tom Felton.[1] More cat was announced by Screen Daily, which included Thomas Kretschmann, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen and Jake Fairbrother.[2]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began on July 15, 2015 in Brindisi, Italy, and then the shooting would move to Rome and then to London.[2] Filming was previously set to begin on June 2, but was re-scheduled after Cavill left the film.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f McNary, Dave (July 9, 2015). "Dominic Cooper Replaces Henry Cavill in Action-Thriller 'Stratton'". variety.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Rosser, Michael (July 9, 2015). "Dominic Cooper replaces Henry Cavill in 'Stratton'; full cast revealed". screendaily.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ^ a b c Fleming Jr, Mike (November 3, 2014). "Henry Cavill's Promethean Shingle Soars With Action Thriller 'Stratton'". deadline.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ^ McNary, Dave (February 25, 2015). "Simon West to Direct Henry Cavill in 'Stratton'". variety.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ^ a b McNary, Dave (May 28, 2015). "Henry Cavill Ditches Action-Thriller 'Stratton'". variety.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.