Eyes in the Trees is an upcoming science-fiction film starring Anthony Hopkins. It is a reimagining of the H.G. Wells 1896 novel The Island of Dr. Moreau, from director Timothy Woodward Jr.
| Eyes in the Trees | |
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| Directed by | Timothy Woodward Jnr. |
| Screenplay by | B. Harrison Smith Mike Manning |
| Based on | The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editAn investigation takes place on Monkey Ko, a Thai island known as ‘The Island of Death’ by locals, by a team of investigative journalists amid rumours of medical experiments and genetic manipulations.[1]
Cast
editProduction
editThe film is a reimagining of the H.G. Wells novel The Island of Dr. Moreau, from director Timothy Woodward Jr. The script for the film was written by B. Harrison Smith and Mike Manning. Artisha Mann-Cooper, Daemon Hillin, and Sasha Yelaun are producers.[2]
Anthony Hopkins leads the cast of the film.[3] Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Ashley Greene, Thomas Kretschmann, Praya Lundberg joined the cast in August 2024.[4]
Footage from principal photography filmed in Los Angeles of Hopkins was hacked, with producers were ordered to pay a ransom of $200,000 for the return of the footage by 22 July 2024. The film's producer Daemon Hillin contacted the FBI and the Santa Monica Police Department, along with local and state politicians about the breach, and said they would not pay, but were proceeding with the production.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ Templeton, Molly (August 27, 2024). "Anthony Hopkins Is Likely to Get Creepy in the H.G. Wells-Inspired Eyes in the Trees". Reactormag. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 6, 2024). "Anthony Hopkins To Star In 'Eyes In The Trees,' Reimagining Of H.G. Wells' 'The Island Of Dr. Moreau'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ "Jonathan Rhys-Meyers to star in Eyes in the Trees opposite Anthony Hopkins". iftn.ie. August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Buenahora, Andrés (August 26, 2024). "Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Ashley Greene, Thomas Kretschmann, Praya Lundberg Join Anthony Hopkins Sci-Fi Thriller 'Eyes in the Trees'". Variety. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (July 19, 2024). "'Eyes In The Trees' Footage Of Anthony Hopkins Hacked; Producers Refuse To Pay Ransom". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (July 19, 2024). "'Eyes in the Trees' Producer Says He's Being Extorted Over His Anthony Hopkins Footage". Indie Wire. Retrieved August 28, 2024.