British film
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| Story by | Martin Owen |
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| Production company | Future Artists Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Above the Below is an upcoming British survival thriller film co-directed by Idris Elba and Martin Owen. Elizabeth Morris, Matt Mitchell, and Vicki Sargent wrote the screenplay from a story by Owen. Elba also stars in the film alongside Caitlin FitzGerald and Hero Fiennes Tiffin in a story about three astronauts trapped in their capsule as it sinks in the ocean.
Premise
Three astronauts are returning to Earth when their vessel is forced off course during re-entry. They struggle to survive after being cut off from contact as their capsule sinks into the ocean.
Cast
- Idris Elba as Jackson
- Caitlin FitzGerald as Brooks
- Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Rhodes
Production
Above the Below was announced by Lionsgate at the 2023 American Film Market with Idris Elba and Martin Owen co-directing the film. Owen created the story for the film, with the script being written by Elizabeth Morris, Matt Mitchell, and Vicki Sargent. The following month it was announced that Elba would also star in the film with Caitlin FitzGerald and Hero Fiennes Tiffin.
Filming began in November 2023 in London, taking place at Pinewood Studios to utilize the underwater studio there, and it was completed by February 2024.
References
- Dalton, Ben (27 October 2023). "Idris Elba to co-direct survival thriller Above the Below; Lionsgate to launch AFM sales (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Media Business Insight.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (21 November 2023). "Idris Elba to Star in, Direct Lionsgate's Survival Thriller Above the Below (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation.
- "London On Screen and Now Filming - February 2024". Film London. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- Szalai, Georg (6 February 2024). "Northern England Film, TV Hub Lands Producer as Joint Venture Partner". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation.
