Mission (upcoming film)

Mission is an upcoming British film written and directed by Paul Wright and starring George Mackay and Rosy McEwen.

Mission
Directed byPaul Wright
Screenplay byPaul Wright
Produced by
  • Kate Byers
  • Linn Waite
  • Alex Thiele
  • Marie-Elena Dyche
  • Lowri Roberts
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CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Premise

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A solitary man embarks on a mission of self discovery through extreme pursuits.[1]

Cast

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Production

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The film is directed by Paul Wright and has backing from BBC Film, Screen Scotland and Ffilm Cymru Wales with funding from the National Lottery. It is a co-production between Early Day Films and 65 Wilding Films. George Mackay joined the cast in May 2024.[2] It is produced by Kate Byers and Linn Waite for Early Day Films and Alex Thiele for 65 Wilding Films, as well as Marie-Elena Dyche for Meraki Films and Lowri Roberts for Rapt. Rosy McEwen joined the cast in June 2024.[3]

Principal photography took place in Scotland between May and August 2024.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Lattila, Maria (May 9, 2024). "George MacKay to star in Paul Wright's new film, Mission". Film Stories. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (May 9, 2024). "George MacKay Reunites With 'For Those in Peril' Director Paul Wright for BBC Film, Screen Scotland, Ffilm Cymru Wales-Backed 'Mission,' Blue Finch Films Boards Sales (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Ntim, Zac (June 17, 2024). "'Blue Jean' Breakout Rosy McEwen Joins George MacKay In Paul Wright's 'Mission'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  4. ^ Calnan, Ellie (August 14, 2024). "2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "Paul Wright and George MacKay Reunite For New Title Mission". Screen Scotland. May 14, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
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