Havoc (upcoming film) explained
Havoc |
Director: | Gareth Evans |
Cinematography: | Matt Flannery |
Editing: | Sara Jones |
Music: | Tyler Bates |
Distributor: | Netflix |
Runtime: | 150 minutes |
Language: | English |
Havoc is an upcoming action thriller film written and directed by Gareth Evans. The film stars Tom Hardy, Xelia Mendes-Jones, Forest Whitaker, and Timothy Olyphant,[1] and is a co-production between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Premise
After a drug deal goes awry, a bruised detective must fight his way through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician's estranged son, while untangling his city's dark web of conspiracy and corruption.
Cast
Production
On February 19, 2021, it was announced that The Raids Gareth Evans was attached to direct the film from a screenplay he wrote under his exclusive deal with Netflix. Evans was also announced as a producer on the film alongside Tom Hardy and Ed Talfan for Severn Screen as well as Aram Tertzakian of XYZ Films.[2]
Alongside the initial announcement, Hardy was cast in a lead role.[2] Forest Whitaker was added to the cast the following month.[3] In June 2021, Timothy Olyphant, Justin Cornwell, Jessie Mei Li, and Yeo Yann Yann joined the main cast, with Quelin Sepulveda, Luis Guzmán, Sunny Pang, and Michelle Waterson cast in supporting roles.[4]
The film began principal photography on July 8, 2021, in Cardiff, Wales, where production will predominantly take place. The film is set to be "one of the biggest films ever to be produced in Wales" and will leave a "lasting legacy for filmmakers".[5] [6] Hardy was sighted at the Barry Island Pleasure Park in South Wales and outside the Brangwyn Hall in Swansea in July and August 2021 respectively.[7] [8] [9] On October 22, 2021, filming officially wrapped up.[10]
Notes and References
- Web site: New Netflix thriller to create Havoc in Wales and leave 'lasting legacy' for filmmakers . Forgrave . Andrew . . July 10, 2021 . July 18, 2021 . July 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210710183650/https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/new-netflix-thriller-create-havoc-21005522 . live.
- Web site: 'The Raid' Director Gareth Evans Signs Exclusive Deal With Netflix; Sets 'Havoc As First Film Under Deal With Tom Hardy Set To Star . Kroll . Justin . . February 19, 2021 . February 19, 2021.
- Web site: Forest Whitaker To Co-Star With Tom Hardy In Netflix and Gareth Evans' 'Havoc' . Kroll . Justin . . March 22, 2021 . March 22, 2021 . March 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210322175100/https://deadline.com/2021/03/forest-whitaker-tom-hardy-in-netflix-and-gareth-evans-havoc-1234718255/ . live .
- Web site: Timothy Olyphant, Justin Cornwell and Others Join Tom Hardy in Netflix Action Thriller 'Havoc' (EXCLUSIVE) . Rubin . Rebecca . Frater . Patrick . . June 28, 2021 . June 28, 2021 . June 28, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210628160336/https://variety.com/2021/film/news/netflix-havoc-tom-hardy-timothy-olyphant-1235006622/ . live .
- Creating HAVOC in Wales - a new Netflix action thriller set to film this summer . . July 8, 2021 . July 18, 2021 . July 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709140931/https://gov.wales/creating-havoc-wales-new-netflix-action-thriller-set-film-summer . live .
- Web site: New Netflix thriller to create Havoc in Wales and leave 'lasting legacy' for filmmakers . Forgrave . Andrew . . July 10, 2021 . July 18, 2021 . July 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210710183650/https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/new-netflix-thriller-create-havoc-21005522 . live .
- Web site: Tom Hardy has been back to Barry Island pleasure park for a second day . Deacon . Andrew . . July 25, 2021 . August 24, 2021 . August 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210824123940/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/tom-hardy-barry-island-why-21141127 . live .
- Web site: Tom Hardy has been spotted filming in Swansea . Harrison . Rhodri . . August 24, 2021 . August 24, 2021 . August 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210824123931/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/tom-hardy-been-spotted-filming-21386033 . live .
- Web site: Tom Hardy's new film Havoc is being shot in Cardiff . Bevan . Nathan . . May 14, 2021 . June 28, 2021 . June 28, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210628161928/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/tom-hardy-havoc-cardiff-wales-20595110 . live .
- Web site: Tom Hardy's Action-Thriller Movie 'Havoc' Officially Wraps up Filming at Netflix.