- LOS ANGELES — Hollywood
actor Kevin Spacey, who was cleared of charges of sexual assault, has booked a
role in upcoming action-thriller ‘The Awakening’.
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- As the 64-year-old actor continues to revive his career
following his acquittal in a UK criminal trial last year, the two-time Oscar
winner joins a cast that includes Peter Stormare, Alice Eve and Julian Glover
in the Matt Routledge-directed film, which was shot at Pinewood Studios,
reports ‘Female First UK’.
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- ‘The Awakening’, first announced in 2023, follows Jason and
Rebecca, played by newcomer Justin Tinto and 42-year-old Alice Eve, as they
uncover a global conspiracy that plunges them into a race against time. Kevin’s
role has not yet been disclosed, ‘Variety’ reported.
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- The film is being produced by Camelot Films in partnership
with Cloud9 Studios, who are launching worldwide sales at the Cannes film
market this month. Also appearing in the movie are 70-year-old Peter Stormare,
known for ‘Fargo’ and ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’; Steve Berkoff, 86, whose credits
include ‘Red 2’ and ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’; 89-year-old Julian
Glover from ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ and Matt
Hookings from ‘Prizefighter’. Former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall, 36, who
appeared in ‘Expendables 4’, also joins the ensemble.
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- As per ‘Female First UK’, the film’s screenplay is
co-written by Justin Tinto, Matt Routledge and Matt Hookings, with the
35-year-old also serving as producer alongside Tim Kent. Executive producers
include Justin, Sally Woodward, Adrian Goodisman and Pia Patatian.
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- Tim said, “We are all extremely excited about Cloud9 Studios
set to bring this exciting film to market. “Filming our conspiracy thriller at
the iconic Pinewood Studios added a unique layer of intrigue to the project.
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- “The studio’s rich history of filmmaking, combined with our
gripping narrative, has resulted in a film that we believe will resonate with
audiences seeking thought-provoking and thrilling entertainment”, he added.
