Sacrifice (upcoming film)
Sacrifice is an upcoming action adventure comedy film directed and co-written by Romain Gavras and starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans, Salma Hayek, Vincent Cassel, Ambika Mod, Sam Richardson, Charli XCX, and John Malkovich.
Premise
A film star attempting a comeback is abducted along with two others by a radical group that believes that by sacrificing three people, it would save humanity.
Cast
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Joan, a zealot on a mission to save the world from a fiery reckoning
- Chris Evans as Mike Tyler, a movie star kidnapped by Joan
- Salma Hayek
- Vincent Cassel as Braken, the world's richest man who is kidnapped by Joan
- Ambika Mod as Katie, an unlucky woman kidnapped by Joan
- Sam Richardson
- John Malkovich
- Charli XCX
- Yung Lean
- Jade Croot
- Jeremy O. Harris
- Miriam Silverman
Production
It was announced in May 2024 that Romain Gavras was set to direct and co-write the film, with Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans, Salma Hayek and Brendan Fraser cast to star.[1] In September 2024, Sam Richardson joined the cast, with Fraser exiting due to scheduling conflicts.[2] In November 2024, Vincent Cassel, Ambika Mod, John Malkovich, Charli XCX, Yung Lean, Jade Croot, Jeremy O. Harris and Miriam Silverman joined the cast, with Cassel replacing Fraser.[3]
Principal photography began in November 2024, in Greece, Bulgaria, and Iceland.[3] Filming wrapped on December 30, 2024.[4]
References
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 2, 2024). "Hot Cannes Package: Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Salma Hayek & Brendan Fraser Lead Cast On Romain Gavras-Directed 'Sacrifice'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 18, 2024). "Sam Richardson Joins Ensemble Of Romain Gavras-Directed Pic 'Sacrifice'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Wieseman, Andreas (November 4, 2024). "Vincent Cassel, John Malkovich, Charli XCX, Rapper Yung Lean & More Join Chris Evans & Anya Taylor-Joy In 'Sacrifice' With Filming Underway In Europe". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Romain Gavras Films "Sacrifice" in Greece with Star-Studded Cast". Greek City Times. December 31, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
External links
- Sacrifice at the Internet Movie Database