Stratton (film)
| Stratton: First into Action | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Simon West |
| Written by | Duncan Falconer Warren Davis |
| Starring | Dominic Cooper Gemma Chan Austin Stowell Tyler Hoechlin Tom Felton |
| Cinematography | Felix Wiedemann |
| Edited by | Andrew MacRitchie |
| Music by | Nathaniel Méchaly |
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Countries | Italy, United Kingdom |
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 played by Dominic Cooper, while the rest of the cast includes Gemma Chan, Austin Stowell, Tyler Hoechlin, and Tom Felton. Principal photography on the film began on 15 July 2015 in Brindisi, Italy.
Plot
A British Special Boat Service operator tracks down an international terrorist cell.
Cast
- Dominic Cooper as John Stratton, an SBS operator, working for the Intelligence Detachment in Northern Ireland.[1]
- Gemma Chan as Aggy[1]
- Austin Stowell as Hank[1]
- Tyler Hoechlin as Marty[1]
- Tom Felton as Cummings[1]
- Thomas Kretschmann as Grigory Barovsky[2]
- Derek Jacobi as Ross[2]
- Connie Nielsen as Sumner[2]
- Jake Fairbrother as Spinks[2]
Production
On 3 November 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 25 February 2015, Simon West was hired to direct the film, which was fully financed by GFM Films.[4] On 28 May 2015, five days before the filming was set to begin on 2 June, Cavill exited the film due to creative differences in the script.[5] On 9 July 2015, it was announced that Dominic Cooper would take over the title role, of John Stratton, replacing Cavill.
Other cast members include Gemma Chan, Austin Stowell, Tyler Hoechlin, and Tom Felton.[1] More cast 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 15 July 2015 in Brindisi, Lecce, Squinzano and Casalabate, Italy, and then the shooting would move to Rome and then to London.[2] Filming was previously set to begin on 2 June, but was re-scheduled after Cavill left the film.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f McNary, Dave (9 July 2015). "Dominic Cooper Replaces Henry Cavill in Action-Thriller 'Stratton'". Variety. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f Rosser, Michael (9 July 2015). "Dominic Cooper replaces Henry Cavill in 'Stratton'; full cast revealed". Screen Daily. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ a b c Fleming Jr, Mike (3 November 2014). "Henry Cavill's Promethean Shingle Soars With Action Thriller 'Stratton'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ McNary, Dave (25 February 2015). "Simon West to Direct Henry Cavill in 'Stratton'". Variety. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ a b McNary, Dave (28 May 2015). "Henry Cavill Ditches Action-Thriller 'Stratton'". Variety. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
External links
- Upcoming films
- British films
- Films directed by Simon West
- Films based on British novels
- Films shot in Italy
- Films shot in Rome
- Films shot in London
- British action thriller films
- British action films
- 2010s action films
- 2010s action thriller films
- Films set in Rome
- Films set in Italy
- Films set in London
- British spy films
- Films about terrorism