Desert Warrior (upcoming film)
Appearance
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Directed by | Rupert Wyatt |
Written by | Rupert Wyatt Erica Beeney David Self Gary Ross |
Produced by | Jeremy Bolt |
Starring | Anthony Mackie Aiysha Hart |
Cinematography | Guillermo Garza |
Edited by | Richard Mettler |
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Language | English[1] |
Budget | $140[2]–150 million[3] |
Desert Warrior is an upcoming historical action drama film written by Rupert Wyatt, Erica Beeney, David Self and Gary Ross, directed by Wyatt and starring Anthony Mackie and Aiysha Hart.[4][5]
Cast[edit]
- Anthony Mackie
- Aiysha Hart as Princess Hind[4]
- Sharlto Copley
- Ghassan Massoud as King Numan[4]
- Sami Bouajila
- Lamis Ammar
- Géza Röhrig
- Ben Kingsley as Emperor Kisra[4]
Production[edit]
In November 2021, it was announced that Mackie, Kingsley and several other actors were cast in the film and that filming began in Saudi Arabia.[4]
As of December 2023, the film is in post-production.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Newbould, Chris (February 27, 2022). "Saudi Arabia is becoming a global film destination: from 'Kandahar' to 'Desert Warrior'". The National (Abu Dhabi). Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (December 8, 2021). "AGC Studios' Stuart Ford Talks Shooting $140M 'Desert Warrior' In KSA: "The Arab-Speaking World Is A Coming Force"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Rafa Sales Ross (December 8, 2023). "Neom's Wayne Borg and Producer Eric Hedayat Discuss 'Desert Warrior' and Sustainability as Key to Saudi's Booming Media Production". Variety. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 15, 2021). "Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart Top International Cast For Rupert Wyatt-Helmed 'Desert Warrior;' 7th Century Tale First Tentpole To Shoot In Neom In KSA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (December 3, 2022). "MBC Studios Exec Ali Jaafar Talks Shooting 'Desert Warrior' & 'Kandahar' In KSA & Ambitions To "Elevate Quality Of Cinema From This Part Of The World" — Red Sea Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (December 3, 2023). "MBC Studios Boss Christina Wayne Talks Strategy & Upcoming Projects Such As Anthony Mackie Starrer 'Desert Warrior' – Red Sea Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 15, 2023.