Boss Level
Boss Level is an upcoming science fiction action film written and directed by Joe Carnahan, starring Frank Grillo, Mel Gibson, Michelle Yeoh, and Naomi Watts.
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Directed by | Joe Carnahan |
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Music by | Clinton Shorter |
Cinematography | Juan Miguel Azpiroz |
Edited by | Kevin Hale |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Premise
Roy Pulver (Frank Grillo), a retired special forces soldier finds himself trapped in a sinister government program, which results in a never-ending time loop leading to his death.
Cast
- Frank Grillo as Roy Pulver
- Mel Gibson as Colonel Clive Ventor
- Naomi Watts as Jemma Wells
- Michelle Yeoh
- Will Sasso as Brett
- Annabelle Wallis as Alice
- Rob Gronkowski
- Ken Jeong as Chef Jake
- Mathilde Ollivier as Gabrielle
- Selina Lo as Guan Yin
- Quinton Jackson
- Rashad Evans
- Meadow Williams as Pam
- Sheaun McKinney as Dave
- Aaron Beelner as Kaboom
Production
It was announced in November 2017 that Mel Gibson and Frank Grillo were negotiating to star in Boss Level with Joe Carnahan writing and directing the film.[1] Further casting continued in March 2018 with Will Sasso, Naomi Watts, Annabelle Wallis and Rob Gronkowski joining the cast.[2][3][4][5] Filming began that month in Georgia.[6] Ken Jeong, Mathilde Ollivier, Selina Lo and Michelle Yeoh joined the cast the following month.[7][8]
Release
In April 2018, Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[9] It was scheduled to be released on August 16, 2019.[10] In June 2020, Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures dropped the film.[11]
References
- Fleming, Mike, Jr. (2017-11-15). "Mel Gibson, Frank Grillo In Talks For Joe Carnahan-Directed 'Boss Level'". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- Pedersen, Erik (2018-03-13). "Will Sasso Joins Mel Gibson-Frank Grillo Action Thriller 'Boss Level'". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- Kroll, Justin (2018-03-26). "Naomi Watts Eyes Action Movie 'Boss Level' With Frank Grillo and Mel Gibson (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- Fleming, Mike, Jr. (2018-03-27). "Annabelle Wallis Lands A Lead In 'Boss Level'". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- Sneider, Jeff (2018-03-28). "Rob Gronkowski Goes Hollywood After All, Joins Frank Grillo, Mel Gibson in Action Movie "Boss Level" (Exclusive)". The Tracking Board. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- Casting, Project (2018-03-10). "Mel Gibson's 'Boss Level' is Now Filming in Georgia". Project Casting. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- N'Duka, Amanda (2018-04-05). "Ken Jeong & Mathilde Ollivier Join Mel Gibson In 'Boss Level' Thriller". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- Frater, Patrick (2018-04-20). "Selina Lo, Michelle Yeoh Join Cast of 'Boss Level' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- McNary, Dave (April 16, 2018). "Joe Carnahan's 'Boss Level' Bought by Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios". Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- Crow, David; Baxter, Joseph (May 10, 2019). "Boss Level: Release Date and Details for Mel Gibson Actioner". Den of Geek. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- Ritman, Alex (June 30, 2020). "Mel Gibson Has Busy Film Slate Despite Renewed Anti-Semitism Claim". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 30, 2020.