Above the Below
British film
- Idris Elba
- Martin Owen
- Elizabeth Morris
- Matt Mitchell
- Vicki Sargent
- Matt Williams
- Gina Carter
- Idris Elba
- Caitlin FitzGerald
- Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Production
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Future Artists Entertainment
Release date
Above the Below in 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.[1] The following month it was announced that Elba would also star in the film with Caitlin FitzGerald and Hero Fiennes Tiffin.[2]
Filming began in November 2023 in London, taking place at Pinewood Studios to utilize the underwater studio there,[2] and it was completed by February 2024.[3][4]
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.
- ^ a b 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.
External links
- Above the Below at IMDb
