Following his feature film directorial debut with the 2018 drama ‘Yardie,’ Idris Elba will co-direct with Martin Owen on the British indie survival thriller ‘Above The Beyond.’
The story follows a tight-knit trio of astronauts who survive a chaotic and destructive re-entry to Earth, only to find themselves off course and completely cut off from the world. As their capsule begins to sink into the unknown depths of the ocean, their battle for survival has only just begun.
The script has been developed by Future Artists Entertainment, from an original idea by Martin Owen, written by screenwriters Elizabeth Morris, Matt Mitchell and Vicki Sargent. Cast will be announced soon.
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The film is produced by Future Artists Entertainment’s Matt Williams (Bank Of Dave, PokerFace) and Gina Carter (See How They Run, Yardie) Former Managing Director of Goldcrest Films Pascal Degove will Executive Produce. Lionsgate will launch sales at the American Film Market at the end of this month.
James Friend, Academy Award® winner for Best Cinematography for his work on All Quiet on the Western Front, will serve as director of photography, whilst First Assistant Director Ben Howard (Wonka, The French Dispatch) and Karl Hall (The Gentleman TV Series) will co-produce
