The Solutrean
| The Solutrean | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Albert Hughes |
| Produced by | Andrew Rona |
| Written by | Dan Wiedenhaupt |
| Starring |
Kodi Smit-McPhee Leonor Varela Jens Hultén |
| Cinematography | Martin Gschlacht |
Production company |
Studio 8 |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Solutrean is an upcoming historical action drama film directed by Albert Hughes and written by Dan Wiedenhaupt. The film stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Leonor Varela and Jens Hultén. It is scheduled to be released by Columbia Pictures on September 15, 2017.[1]
Cast
- Kodi Smit-McPhee
- Leonor Varela as Shaman
- Jens Hultén as Xi
Plot
After a hunting expedition goes awry, a young caveman struggles against the elements to find his way home.[2]
Development
The film was first announced on 15 September 2015, with Albert Hughes being confirmed as the director. It will be produced by the production company Studio 8, and will also be their first film. It will use the Imax 3D format.[3] Casting was finalised on February 19, 2016. [4] Kodi Smit-McPhee was confirmed to have joined the cast on 12 November 2015.[5]
Filming has begun in both Vancouver and Drumheller.[6] A large set was built in Boundary Road near East Kent Avenue in Vancouver. Some filming also took place in the city of Burnaby. Later filming will take place in Iceland.[7] Filming in Vancouver began on February 22nd and is scheduled to end on May 20.[8] Filming was also done at Dinosaur Provincial Park near Patricia Alberta in April 2016.
The film is under investigation after five Alberta Bison were allegedly killed to be used in the film.[9]
References
- ↑ "The Solutrean (2017)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- ↑ September 15, 2015 , Fleming Jr, Mike, "Jeff Robinov’s First Studio 8-Hatched Film: Albert Hughes-Directed Ice Age Survival Tale ‘Solutrean'" (http://deadline.com/2015/09/the-solutrean-albert-hughes-jeff-robinov-studio-8-first-project-survival-tale-1201528665/) Accessed 15 May 2016.
- ↑ September 15, 2015 , Fleming Jr, Mike, "Jeff Robinov’s First Studio 8-Hatched Film: Albert Hughes-Directed Ice Age Survival Tale ‘Solutrean'" (http://deadline.com/2015/09/the-solutrean-albert-hughes-jeff-robinov-studio-8-first-project-survival-tale-1201528665/) Accessed 15 May 2016.
- ↑ February 19, 2016, Busch, Anita, "Albert Hughes’ Ice Age Epic ‘The Solutrean’ Gets Rolling For Studio 8" (http://deadline.com/2016/02/the-solutrean-studio-8-epic-ice-age-movie-cast-start-date-1201705873/). Deadline. Accessed 15 May 2016.
- ↑ 12 November 2015, White, James, "Kodi Smit-McPhee starring in The Solutrean" (http://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/kodi-smit-mcphee-starring-solutrean/) Empire. Accessed 15 May 2016.
- ↑ 30 April 2016, Kolafa, Pat, "Ice age epic filmed near Hoodoos" (http://www.drumhellermail.com/news/28399-ice-age-epic-filmed-near-hoodoos) The Drumheller Mail. Accessed 15 May 2016.
- ↑ February 22 2016, "The Solutrean Starts Filming in Vancouver This Week" (http://www.whatsfilming.ca/2016/02/22/the-solutrean-starts-filming-in-vancouver-this-week/) What's Filming? Accessed 15 May 2016.
- ↑ February 3, 2016, "What’s filming in Vancouver right now" (http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2016/02/03/64258/) On Location Vacations. Accessed 15 May 2016.
- ↑ Rieger, Sarah, 06/27/2016, "'The Solutrean' Under Investigation After 5 Alberta Bison Were Allegedly Killed" (http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/06/27/the-solutrean_n_10702216.html). Huffpost Alberta. Accessed 31 July 2016.