Shubhabrata Dutta
An out-and-out action star, Kate Beckinsale’s fan following is due to her roles in movies like the ‘Underworld’ franchise (2003-2016), ‘Van Helsing’ (2004), ‘Whiteout’ (2009), ‘Contraband’ (2012), ‘Total Recall’ (2012) and ‘Jolt’ (2021). The way she carries herself in such strong roles echoes the personality that Sigourney Weaver (‘Alien’ franchise, ‘Avatar’ franchise) established through her performances that paved the way for strong female protagonists in Hollywood.
However, Beckinsale has a fair share of dramatic roles in movies like ‘Shooting Fish’ (1997), ‘The Last Days of Disco’ (1998), ‘Pearl Harbor’ (2001), The Aviator (2004), ‘Nothing But the Truth’ (2008), ‘Love & Friendship’ (2016) and ‘Farming’ (2018), which have earned her numerous awards and nominations including Critics’ Choice Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards and London Film Critics’ Circle Awards. So, if all this makes you wonder when she will return to the big screen, well, here’s what she’s cooking.
1. The Savior (TBA)
Beckinsale will be seen in yet another action avatar in Russell Mulcahy’s gritty action thriller movie ‘The Savior.’ With a story by Corey Large and a screenplay by Marc Furmie and Mavraidis, the plot follows a mother, Jordyn Parker (Beckinsale), struggling with addiction, who is forced to resurrect a violent past to rescue her kidnapped daughter from ruthless human traffickers. Filming has seemingly wrapped.
2. Turnbuckle (TBA)
Beckinsale will star alongside James Franco, Cara Delevingne, Emile Hirsch, Evan Ross, and Famke Janssen in Sean McEwen’s indie action dramedy ‘Turnbuckle.’ Plot details are under wraps, though the movie will be a darkly comic Southern story, penned by McEwen, about redemption, survival, and small-town chaos. The cast also includes Terrence Howard, Tammin Sursok, and Lily Mo Sheen. Production has wrapped. A teaser and release date are awaited.
3. Twilight of the Dead (TBA)
Beckinsale will now star in ‘Twilight of the Dead,’ the “final chapter” of George A. Romero’s classic zombie saga. She replaced Milla Jovovich, who was previously attached to star. The story is set on a decimated Earth where the last vestiges of humanity are trapped between warring factions and an evolving undead threat. The Paz Brothers, Doron and Yoav Paz, will direct the movie. Romero and Paolo Zelati wrote the story, with a screenplay by Zelati, Joe Knetter, and Robert L. Lucas. Betty Gabriel is also cast. Filming has yet to begin.
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