Prey (2022 film)
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Directed by | Dan Trachtenberg |
Screenplay by | Patrick Aison |
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Cinematography | Jeff Cutter |
Edited by | Claudia Castello |
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Release date | 2022 |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Prey is an upcoming science fiction action horror film directed by Dan Trachtenberg. It is the fifth installment in the Predator franchise. It will be a prequel to the other films in the franchise, and will showcase a Predator and his first journey to Earth. The film will be released on Hulu in 2022.
Cast[]
- Amber Midthunder as Naru: A Comanche warrior who protects her tribe against a Predator.[1][2]
- Dane DiLiegro[2]
- Dakota Beavers[2]
Production[]
Development[]
The film began development during the production of the prior Predator film, titled The Predator (2018), when producer John Davis was approached by Dan Trachtenberg and a writer, with a concept that they had been conceptualising since 2016.[3] Former 20th Century Studios Production President Emma Watts fast tracked the development of the film prior to her resignation in January 2020.[4] It was conceived as an R-rated film.[5]
In December 2019, the film was initially under wraps, going by the name of Skulls. The film reportedly was to "follow a Comanche woman who goes against gender norms and traditions to become a warrior." It was to be directed by Trachtenberg, with a script by Patrick Aison.[6]
In November 2020, the title Skulls was actually a codename for a fifth installment in the Predator franchise, with the same creative team working on the film. It is not expected to correlate to the events of the prior installment.[7] Upon the announcement, Trachtenberg indicated that the original intention was to market the film with no reference to Predators, something no longer possible with the confirmation of the film's place in the franchise.[3] In May 2021, Amber Midthunder was cast to star.[8] On November 12, 2021, Disney+ Day, the film was given the title Prey, and announced for a Summer 2022 release on Hulu and Disney+ Star internationally.[1]
Filming[]
Filming was expected to occur in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in 2021.[9] In July, Davis revealed that the film was officially three quarters of the way done.[5] In September, cinematographer Jeff Cutter confirmed the filming had wrapped in addition to the castings of Dakota Beavers and Dane DiLiegro.[10]
Release[]
The film will release in the United States on Hulu in summer 2022, on the Star content hub of Disney+ in international territories, on Disney+ Hotstar in Southeast Asia territories and on Star+ in Latin America.[2]
Rating[]
Despite being conceived as having an R-rating, Davis said that the film could potentially be cut to pass for a PG-13 rating.[5]
References[]
- ^ a b Aurthur, Kate (November 12, 2021). "'Predator' Prequel 'Prey' to Stream on Hulu in Summer 2022". Variety. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 12, 2021). "'Predator' Prequel Gets Title & Sets Summer 2022 Release". Deadline. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ a b Dan Trachtenberg [@DannyTRS] (November 20, 2020). "This was meant to be a surprise. Been working on this for almost 4 years now. I am very sad that what we had in store for how you could discover this movie will no longer happen. It's a bummer. But also...YAY!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Lang, Brent (January 30, 2020). "Emma Watts Resigns as Twentieth Century Studios Production President". Variety. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Exclusive: New 'Predator' Movie Title, Plot Details, and Timeline Revealed by Producers John Davis and John Fox". Collider. July 27, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ^ Fisher, Jacob (December 11, 2019). "Dan Trachtenberg Set To Direct 'Skulls' For Fox/Disney (EXCLUSIVE)". Discussing Film. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 20, 2020). "'Predator' Returning With '10 Cloverfield Lane' Helmer Dan Trachtenberg At 20th Century Studios". Deadline. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ Fisher, Jacob (May 21, 2021). "Amber Midthunder Cast in Lead Role of New 'Predator' Film (EXCLUSIVE)". DiscussingFilm. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ Lowery, Mike (February 16, 2021). "Predator 5 synopsis revealed ahead of Calgary shoot". Movie Hole.
- ^ New 'Predator' Movie Wraps Filming and Reveals Cast
External links[]
- English-language films
- 2022 horror films
- 2022 science fiction films
- 2020s science fiction horror films
- 2020s war films
- 20th Century Studios films
- Hulu original films
- American films
- American monster movies
- American science fiction action films
- American science fiction adventure films
- American science fiction horror films
- Prequel films
- Davis Entertainment films
- Films about extraterrestrial life
- Films about hunter-gatherers
- Films set in prehistory
- Prehistoric people in popular culture
- Fiction set in 1719
- Films set in the 1710s
- Films set in Colorado
- Films about Native Americans
- Films shot in Calgary
- Predator (franchise) films
- Upcoming prequel films