Meg (film)
| Meg | |
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| Directed by | Jon Turteltaub |
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| Screenplay by |
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| Based on |
Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror by Steve Alten |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Tom Stern |
| Edited by | Steven Kemper |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures[1] |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $150 million |
Meg is an upcoming American action horror film directed by Jon Turteltaub and written by Dean Georgaris. It is based on the 1997 science fiction book Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror by Steve Alten. The film stars Jason Statham, Jessica McNamee, Li Bingbing, Ruby Rose, Rainn Wilson, Cliff Curtis, and Robert Taylor. The film will be released by Warner Bros. on March 2, 2018.
Plot
A former Naval captain and expert diver, Jonas Taylor, is recruited for a deep-sea mission to rescue Chinese scientists under attack from the 70-foot white shark, named Carcharodon Megalodon.[2]
Cast
- Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor
- Jessica McNamee as Celeste
- Li Bingbing as Suyin
- Ruby Rose as Jaxx Herd
- Rainn Wilson as Jack Morris
- Cliff Curtis as Mac
- Robert Taylor as Dr. Heller
- Page Kennedy as DJ
- Olafur Darri Olafsson as The Wall
- Masi Oka as Toshi
Production
On June 3, 2015, The Tracking Board confirmed that Warner Bros. had picked up the rights to the long-awaited film Meg scripted by different writers, latest provided draft by Dean Georgaris.[3] Colin Wilson and Belle Avery would produce the film.[3] It is based on the 1997 science fiction book Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror by Steve Alten. The project was first set up at Disney in 1997.[3] On June 16, 2015, Variety revealed that WB was in talks with Eli Roth to direct the film about an ancient shark, the Megalodon threatening the California coast and two men who team-up to neutralize the shark.[4] Wilson would produce through Maeday Productions and Avery through Apelles Entertainment, while Gravity Pictures would also co-produce and co-finance the film and distribute the film in China.[4] On March 3, 2016, it was announced that Jon Turteltaub was in talks with the studio to direct the film, while Lorenzo di Bonaventura would also produce the film.[5]
On April 14, 2016, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Jason Statham had signed on to star in the film as a former Naval captain and expert diver who is recruited to undertake a deep-sea mission to rescue Chinese scientists under attack from the 70-foot white shark, named Carcharodon Megalodon.[6][2] On August 2, 2016, Variety confirmed that Jessica McNamee had been cast in the film for the female lead role,[7] next day Ruby Rose was cast as Jaxx, a kick-ass engineering genius and the member of the marine research team.[2] On August 18, 2016, it was reported that Rainn Wilson had joined the film to play Jack Morris, a tech billionaire who funds the underwater observation program.[8] On September 16, 2016, Deadline reported that Cliff Curtis had taken the role of the Operations Chief aboard the ship, Mana One.[9] On September 20, 2016, Robert Taylor was also cast in the film.[10]
Principal photography on the film began on October 13, 2016 in New Zealand.[11][12]
Release
Meg is scheduled to be released by Warner Bros. on March 2, 2018.[13]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Film releases". Variety Insight. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Kit, Borys (August 3, 2016). "'Orange Is the New Black' Breakout Ruby Rose in Talks to Join Jason Statham in 'Meg' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "{TB Exclusive} Long-Awaited Giant Shark Thriller "Meg" Swims to Warner Bros.". tracking-board.com. June 3, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- 1 2 Kroll, Justin (June 16, 2015). "Eli Roth to Direct Giant Shark Thriller 'Meg' for Warner Bros. (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (March 3, 2016). "Jon Turteltaub Circling 'Meg,' Giant Shark Pic From Warner Bros And China-Based Gravity". Deadline. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (April 14, 2016). "Jason Statham to Star in Dinosaur Adventure Movie 'Meg'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (August 2, 2016). "Warner Bros. Shark Pic 'Meg' Casts Female Lead (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ↑ Pedersen, Erik (August 18, 2016). "Rainn Wilson Joins Jason Statham In Prehistoric-Shark Tale 'Meg'". Deadline. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
- ↑ Lodderhose, Diana (September 15, 2016). "Cliff Curtis Joins Warner Bros' Shark Pic 'Meg'". Deadline. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
- ↑ Lodderhose, Diana (September 20, 2016). "'Longmire's Robert Taylor Joins Prehistoric Shark Tale 'Meg'". Deadline. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ↑ Butler, Karen (October 15, 2016). "Jason Statham, Jon Turteltaub start shooting shark tale 'Meg' in New Zealand". UPI. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Meg: Filming Begins on Giant Shark Movie with Jason Statham". Collider. October 13, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (May 16, 2016). "Jason Statham's Shark Movie 'Meg' Gets 2018 Release Date". Variety. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
External links
- Meg at the Internet Movie Database