War Machine (upcoming film)

War Machine is an upcoming action science fiction film directed, co-produced, and co-written by Patrick Hughes. It stars Alan Ritchson, Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, Jai Courtney, Esai Morales, Blake Richardson, Keiynan Lonsdale, and Daniel Webber.

War Machine
Directed byPatrick Hughes
Written by
  • Patrick Hughes
  • James Beaufort
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
  • Hidden Pictures
  • Huge Film
  • Range Media Partners
  • Emu Creek Pictures
Distributed byNetflix
Countries
  • Australia
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

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The final recruits of a special ops boot camp who face a deadly force from another world.

Cast

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Production

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In November 2021, Patrick Hughes had been hired to write and directed an action science fiction film titled War Machine at Lionsgate, with Alan Ritchson cast in the lead role.[1] In September 2024, Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, Jai Courtney, Esai Morales, Blake Richardson, Keiynan Lonsdale, and Daniel Webber rounded out the cast of the film, with Netflix acquiring the distribution rights from Lionsgate.[2]

Filming

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Principal photography began on September 16, 2024, in Victoria, Australia.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Matt, Donnelly (November 9, 2021). "'Hitman's Bodyguard' Director Patrick Hughes Sets Next Feature 'War Machine' at Lionsgate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Kit, Borys (September 9, 2024). "Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, Jai Courtney, and Esai Morales Enlist for Sci-Fi Action Movie 'War Machine' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Frater, Patrick (September 16, 2024). "Netflix, Lionsgate Action Film 'War Machine' Firing up in Australia With 'Reacher' Star Alan Ritchson". Variety. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
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