Mammoth action film led by Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal to open at Cannes

Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal

The WGA strike has certainly affected a lot of projects in Hollywood, but it’s still got to spice it up Cannes Film Festival A big action film featuring Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal, set for May, is expected to be announced.

According to deadlineA US-based media house, the untitled film will be directed by Sherlock Holmes fame director guy ritchie, The film will also feature actress Eiza Gonzalez in an important role. The plot of the story is still under wraps as the makers are planning a big release at Cannes. Nevertheless, major leaks suggest people magazine The story will be about two extraction specialists who must plan an escape route for a high-level female negotiator.

The film’s cast has already experienced Richie’s style of work in their previous projects. Jake was part of the critically acclaimed film Rule and Henry, featured in Iza Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Which was directed by Richie.

Ritchie wrote the original screenplay, and will also co-produce with partners Evan Atkinson and John Friedberg of Black Bear International. John has also produced Richie’s last two films.

Regarding the project, Richie commented, “There is something special that happens when you collaborate regularly with like-minded partners, you create a shorthand and a trust that allows everyone to do their best work. . Jake, Henry and Eza are all amazingly talented, committed and engaging actors. This is going to be an action-packed film that is both intellectually stimulating and physically exhilarating People magazine.

The 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival will take place from May 16 to May 27, 2023.