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Twenty years after the release of the DC Comics adaptation Constantine (watch it Here), a sequel is finally moving ahead with director Francis Lawrence back at the helm and star Keanu Reeves reprising the role of occult expert John Constantine… but it’s moving ahead slowly, because it has already been a few years since this project was first announced. We heard that a script for Constantine 2 had been delivered to executive producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura around eight months ago, but now Constantine co-star Peter Stormare (who played Lucifer in the first film) has revealed that Reeves isn’t happy with the script.

Written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello, the first Constantine had the following synopsis: As a suicide survivor, demon hunter John Constantine has literally been to hell and back — and he knows that when he dies, he’s got a one-way ticket to Satan’s realm...

You know what sounds like a hard sell to a Hollywood studio? A chain smoking antihero with a bad attitude and terminal lung cancer whom God himself doesn’t like. Dipping in and out of actual Hell. Where, by the way, Satan can’t wait to torture him for eternity. Oh, and it’s a large-ish budget superhero movie based on a DC/Vertigo comic. It’s a road that would include lawsuits, a music video director, a comic book creator who would rather leave free money on the table than be involved, and the MPAA gumming up the works. But where there’s a Keanu Reeves….there’s a way. This is what happened to Constantine.

The origins of Constantine began in June of 1986 when famed comic creator Alan Moore introduced him in The Saga of Swamp Thing #37. The occult investigator from England was on the hunt for information...

Constantinestar and Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves confirms he pitched an idea for a sequel to DC Studios.

Per Variety, Reeves opened up about the recent pitch saying, "We've been trying to make this film for over a decade, and we just recently put a story together and pitched it to DC Studios and they said, ‘Okay.' So, we're going to try and write a script." Regarding what the story he pitched holds for the film's titular occult detective, Reeves noted, "John Constantine's going to be tortured even more."

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Directed by Francis Lawrence from a script by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello, 2005's Constantine starred Keanu Reeves in the leading role of...

Director Francis Lawrence truly deserves credit for Constantine's cult following. He recently revealed how a last-minute meeting with Keanu Reeves ensured that they would collaborate on the film.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Lawrence said that he is still floored by Constantine's insane following. "It was one of those weird, strange, beautiful things to see that fan base grow," he explained. "Everywhere I go, people have Constantine DVDs. People still want to talk about it.I'm very happy about that, as opposed to people having hated it or forgotten it. That would be awful. The reverse has happened." Lawrence, who directed music videos for Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and Britney Spears before Constantine, said he was almost left out of the film because of his prior credits.

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Twenty years after the release of the DC Comics adaptation Constantine (watch it Here), a sequel is finally moving ahead with director Francis Lawrence back at the helm and star Keanu Reeves reprising the role of occult expert John Constantine… but it’s moving ahead slowly, because it has already been a few years since this project was first announced. There’s hope that it might go into production soon, though. We heard that a script for Constantine 2 had been delivered to executive producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura about five months ago, and now Reeves has said that he’s “aching” to play Constantine again.

Scripted by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello, the first Constantine had the following synopsis: As a suicide survivor, demon hunter John Constantine has literally been to hell and back — and he knows that when he dies, he’s got a one-way ticket to Satan’s...

Keanu Reeves is now best-known for his role as the action icon John Wick but, with the actor having wrapped up that particular saga with 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4, he is now “aching” to return as another fan-favorite character. The character in question happens to also be called John, DC’s paranormal investigator John Constantine, with Reeves commenting on the long-awaited sequel to his 2005 comic book movie on this, it’s 20th anniversary.

Updates on the development of Constantine 2 have been dripping through over the last few years and, during a recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Reeves revealed that conversations are happening. And he cannot wait to (hopefully) finally give Constantine his highly anticipated comeback in what he calls “definitely in the realm of feeling worthy of being the next chapter.”

“It’s just fun to be in the same room and talk Constantine. Just everyone riffing and just,...

Constantine was dark enough to please the fan base but director Francis Lawrence said they could have done better. He's going all out with the sequel knowing it would definitely get an R-rating.

Director Francis Lawrence stoked fan anticipation, saying they're "closer than ever to a Constantine sequel". That can't come soon enough because Keanu Reeves said that's a follow-up he's eager to film. Lawrence said a stroke of luck gave them headway. "The big hurdle over these last 20 years has been who has the rights to these Vertigo characters or DC Dark," he told Entertainment Weekly. "NBC did make a series. We've always gotten held up because they go, 'No, we have Constantine. We want to do something with Constantine. You guys can't do your Constantine.' Finally, I think this is right before the strikes, we got everybody to say, 'Okay, you can go.'"

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Fans of Constantine seem to have nothing to worry about as the film's director, Francis Lawrence, has given a rather promising update about the sequel. February 18, 2025, marks the 20th anniversary of Constantine's theatrical debut in 2005. Based on the Hellraiser comic series by Vertigo, the movie sees Keanu Reeves step into the role of DC Comics' favorite occult magic user, John Constantine. The film was a moderate box office hit but has grown a cult following, and after years of speculation, Constantine 2 was announced in September 2022.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, director Francis Lawrence has spoken about the sequel and revealed that the movie is in active development. "We just started cooking up some ideas. I will say that we are closer than ever to a Constantine sequel, that there is an idea that Keanu and Akiva and I all really love, and that is being actively developed now," Lawrence said.

Constantinedirector Francie Lawrence gives fans an exciting update on a long-awaited sequel.

Speaking to Collider, Lawrence opened up about the current status of another Keanu Reeves-led Constantine film, offering a relatively vague if hopeful statement. "I will say we are closer than ever to being able to do a sequel, which is a great thing. And [producer] Akiva [Goldsman], Keanu and I are super, super excited about it," Lawrence said. "We have a great idea."

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"We have gone through a bunch of the comics over the years and looked at things," Lawrence continued. "I will say that there's probably grains from things that we're pulling, but in truth, most of it is just coming from the three of us,...

For years, fans of the DC universe have eagerly anticipated the return of one of its most enigmatic characters on the big screen: Keanu Reeves’ John Constantine. After decades of false-starts, complete abandonment, and more recent rumors, a new update has suggested that the long-delayed follow-up to 1997’s Constantine is still very much alive and could still become a reality for those who have been patiently waiting for it to happen.

Director Francis Lawrence recently answered the question of what is happening with Constantine 2 during an interview with Collider, and his comments may not be categorically conclusive, but they certainly spark up debates about the possibility of this fan pipe-dream actually becoming reality. Lawrence said tantalizingly of the sequel:

"I will say we are closer than ever to being able to do a sequel, which is a great thing. And Akiva, Keanu and I are super, super excited about it.

Francis Lawrence, director of Constantine, is sharing an update on where he’s at with the film’s sequel.

In a new interview, the filmmaker teased that a follow-up to the 2005 superhero horror film starring Keanu Reeves was “closer than ever.”

“I will say we are closer than ever to being able to do a sequel, which is a great thing,” Lawrence told Collider.

The director also told the publication that they have something “really cool” in the works, adding that he, Reeves, and producer Akiva Goldsman “are super, super excited about it.”

Constantine is loosely based on the DC Comics/Vertigo Comics’ Hellblazer. Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello wrote the script based on a story by Brodbin. Reeves gives life to John Constantine, a chain-smoking cynic with the ability to perceive the true visage of half-angels and half-demons.

As far as the sequel goes, Lawrence notes that they “have a great idea,...

Brian Cox recalls working with Steven Seagal on a 1996 action comedy with an 11% Rotten Tomatoes score. The Scottish actor is best known to modern audiences as Logan Roy from HBO's Succession, receiving three Emmy nominations for his portrayal of the aging and brash patriarch and media mogul. However, as a classically trained Shakespearean actor, Cox has also appeared in many movies from the 1980s to the 2010s as a character actor, including Manhunter, Braveheart, The Boxer, The Rookie, Troy, Adaptation, X2, and Churchill.

Over his career, Cox has been outspoken about his co-stars and fellow actors, famously and frequently voicing his disapproval of his co-star Jeremy Strong's method acting on the set of Succession. He also recently discussed his co-star Daniel Day-Lewis' method acting on the 1997 film The Boxer, calling his approach "a little off-putting." Cox also recently called out the Academy Awards for honoring Gary Oldman's performance...

While there’s that other big news of a DC Comics character today, Warner Bros. has also decided to whet the appetites of fans of the film Constantine by releasing a trailer for a new 4K Blu-ray edition of the horror film. Blu-ray.com has reported on the newly revealed details of the new physical media copy of the Francis Lawrence movie. The Ultra High-def Blu-ray will hit retailers on February 18, 2025. Next year will also be when the movie celebrates its 20th anniversary. Constantine stars Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Djimon Hounsou, Shia Labeouf, Tilda Swinton, Galvin Rossdale and Peter Stormare.

“Rediscover the supernatural thriller Constantine on stunning 4K Blu-ray. Keanu Reeves stars as John Constantine, a world-weary occultist battling demons and angels beneath the streets of Los Angeles. As he joins forces with a police detective to solve her twin sister’s mysterious death, Constantine confronts a dangerous realm where...

Constantine will celebrate its 20th anniversary with its 4K debut on SteelBook 4K Uhd, 4K Uhd, and Digital releasing on February 18 via Warner Bros.

The 2005 superhero action-horror movie has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative, overseen by director Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend), with Hdr.

Keanu Reeves stars as John Constantine from DC Comics’ Hellblazer series. Kevin Brodbin and Frank A. Cappello wrote the script.

Rachel Weisz, Shia Labeouf, Tilda Swinton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale, and Peter Stormare round out the cast.

Special Features include:

Two Decades of Damnation (new) Audio Commentary by Director Francis Lawrence and Producer Akiva Goldsman Audio Commentary by Screenwriters Kevin Brodbin and Frank A. Cappello Channeling Constantine Conjuring Constantine Holy Relics Shotgun Shootout Hellscape Warrior Wings Unholy Abduction Demon Face Foresight: The Power of Pre-Visualization A Writer’s Vision Director’s Confessional

In the film, “John Constantine has...

2005’s Constantine, starring Keanu Reeves, lands on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK in February 2025. More here.

We’ve known for a little while now that Warner Bros had intended to mark the 20th birthday of the Constantine movie with a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut for the film at some point in 2025. Now we have the confirmation of just when to expect it.

The studio has inked in a release of 17th February 2025 for the 4K disc. You can find the listing for it and order yourself a copy right here.

It looks like we’re going to get two discs in the box, although we’ve not got absolute confirmation of that. We’re hearing, but don’t hold us to it, that it’s going to be a 4K disc, and a Blu-ray that primarily brings across previous extra features.

There’s definitely going to be a pair of commentary tracks,...

Nineteen years after the release of the DC Comics adaptation Constantine (watch it Here), a sequel is finally moving ahead with director Francis Lawrence back at the helm and star Keanu Reeves reprising the role of occult expert John Constantine… but it’s moving ahead slowly, because it has already been a couple of years since this project was first announced. Now it has taken a big step forward, as executive producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura revealed to ComicBook.com that the Constantine 2 script has been delivered. He just hasn’t read it yet.

The producer told ComicBook.com, “You know, (the script is) in my inbox right now. Funny enough, I’m too scared to read it, though. I want it to be good so bad. I probably read it in the next few days. When I get on an airplane.“

Scripted by Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello, the first...

The long-awaited Constantine sequel just took a major step forward, with one of the producers behind the project, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, now revealing that a script is complete and is sitting in his inbox right now. Though hes currently too scared to read it. Di Bonaventura made the revelation while speaking with Comicbook.com, with the producer eager to see where the story goes next. But why is he so scared to find out? Because, much like the fans, he's desperate for Constantine 2 to be good.

"You know it's in my inbox right now. Funny enough, I'm too scared to read it, though. I want it to be good so bad. I probably read it in the next few days. When I get on an airplane."

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Remember that pulse-pounding, nerve-jangling thrill ride from 2005? That’s right—the one where Keanu Reeves stepped into the shoes of John Constantine, the demon hunter whose résumé reads like a temple of doom! From the depths of the supernatural abyss, the original Constantine emerged and cast a spell on occult aficionados.

Keanu Reeves in Constantine | Credit: Warner Bros.

Now, get ready for some wickedly good news: a long-awaited sequel is on the horizon! Constantine 2 is officially on the table, and according to insiders, it’s going to be ‘R-rated’. With Francis Lawrence back in the director’s chair and the script now reportedly wrapped up thanks to writer Akiva Goldsman, the stars have aligned for a sequel that’s set to conjure up some serious spine-chilling shenanigans.

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Constantine 2 just got its first major update in months. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, a producer on the upcoming sequel, has confirmed that the screenplay for the DC project is finished.

While speaking with ComicBook.com to promote Transformers One, di Bonaventura revealed that he hasn't read the finished screenplay for Constantine 2 out of fear that it might not be good. "You know it's in my inbox right now. Funny enough, I'm too scared to read it, though," he said. "I want it to be good so bad. I probably read it in the next few days. When I get on an airplane." Akiva Goldsman wrote the screenplay for Constantine 2, replacing Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello who scripted the original 2005 movie.

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Fans are coming closer and closer to seeing the return of Keanu Reeves Constantine as the long awaited sequel now seems very likely to head into production. While there are many moments within the story of demons and Judeo-Christian lore that have been controversial to some, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura has revealed that there was one moment that he was forced to cut from the film by Warner Bros. as it was deemed a step too far by the studio.

Di Bonaventura attended this years San Diego Comic-Con, and during a conversation with ComicBook.com the producer was asked about the production of the movie and its continued popularity among fans. While reminiscing about Constantines development, he recalled one particular scene that needed to be removed from the script at the request of the studio. He said:

"Peter Stormare is the greatest devil ever. We debated something that would have, I think,...

Beloved Hollywood A-lister Keanu Reeves has offered a hugely exciting update on the long-awaited arrival of Constantine 2. In a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Reeves thanked the host for putting the idea of a sequel to the 2005 DC supernatural action movie out into the ether, and revealed that things are moving ahead, with the actor and studio now waiting on a script.

The nos started to become a maybe which became a kind of yes. Which became maybe go hire a writer and pay a writer and right now were waiting on a script

Thanks to Reeves appearance on the popular talk show back in 2021, during which he was asked by Colbert if there was any character hes played before that he would like to play again, with Reeves replying, I want to play... I would love to play... John Constantine again, Constantine fans are now eager for a sequel.

Constantine star Tilda Swinton has offered her insight into the development of a sequel. At the same time, Swinton has revealed an intriguing rumor surrounding Keanu Reeves' role in the world of Constantine. Constantine 2 has now been in the works for some time, with many questioning whether it will happen amid James Gunn's Dcu.

Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton has offered what insight she can into the development of the long-awaited comic book movie sequel, Constantine 2. Speaking with Inverse about the potential project, Swinton said she sadly does not know much, but has heard that “it’s happening.” Not only that, she has also heard an interesting rumor surrounding Constantine star Keanu Reeves...

"I'm sorry to have to tell you that I know nothing about this sequel except that I've heard it's happening. Unless they're very late in calling me, I don't think Gabriel will be flapping his/her wings.

Constantine 2 is slowly becoming a reality with a dedicated team behind it. The project faced challenges due to shifts in direction and creative control. The team now has control of the character and is determined to create a real rated-r version of the film.

Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura has offered an update on the development of the long-awaited DC sequel, Constantine 2. Speaking with Comicbook.com, the producer, who has been behind the likes of Constantine, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, and Madame Web, hopes that the Constantine follow-up does happen, as it's such a “great character.”

"I hope it does, because its' a great character. Great in comic books, and it was great making that first movie. It's such an alternative kind of character. It's what really attracted me to Madame Web, was the singularity of the character, that idea that she is going to become blind and that...

Francis Lawrence is giving an update on the development of Constantine 2 with Keanu Reeves and things are seemingly moving along.

The sequel to the 2005 superhero horror film was stalled due to the writers strike but with writers back at work, Lawrence has been in meetings with Reeves to continue the saga.

“So Constantine 2 got obviously held up by the writers strike,” Lawrence told Gamespot. “And we had to jump through a bunch of hurdles to get control of the character again, because other people had control of the Vertigo stuff. We have control.”

Lawrence continued, “Keanu and Akiva Goldsman and I have been in meetings and have been hashing out what we think the story is going to be, and there’s more meetings of those that have to happen–the script has to be written–but really hoping that we get to do Constantine 2, and make...

A new update has come in on the anticipated Constantine sequel. Back in 2005, Keanu Reeves played John Constantine in the original live-action movie based on the DC comic book character. More recently, it was reported that a sequel was in the works at Warner Bros. with writer Akiva Goldsman penning the script. It was also reported that the plan was for Reeves to reprise his role as John Constantine while Francis Lawrence would also return as director.

There have been some rumors floating around that Constantine 2 had been canceled, but Goldsman confirms that the project is still very much happening. He clarifies that it's merely on pause because of the WGA writers strike, noting that work can't begin on the screenplay until the strike finishes. With that said, Goldsman said he knows where to take the story after having talks with Reeves and Lawrence, so once the strike ends,...

A new Constantine 2 fan poster imagines Keanu Reeves' character returning from Hell. Released in 2005, director Francis Lawrence's fantasy horror film follows supernatural exorcist John Constantine as he works with Rachel Weisz's Angela to prove that her sister's death was not a suicide. The film earned mostly negative reviews from critics but proved popular with audiences, earning a respectable 230.9 million at the box office and eventually developing a cult following. In the fall of last year, it was announced that Constantine 2 was officially moving forward with Reeves expected to reprise his role as the titular demonologist.

Although no official promotional material has been released for Constantine 2 just yet, a new piece of fan art shared by @JasonVoorheesIM on Twitter imagines Reeves' hero back to his old ways once more. The poster-style art features John smoking, in typical fashion, and the character has "To Hell And Back" carved into his forehead,...

A Constantine 2 fan trailer imagines Keanu Reeves' return as the iconic DC Comics Hellblazer and his next fight. While the DC Universe (formerly known as the Dceu) is moving in a new direction, an old DC franchise is making a comeback. After starring as John Constantine in 2005, Reeves is getting another shot at portraying the beloved Hellblazer. For years, Reeves had stated that he wanted to portray Constantine again in a potential sequel. It's taken almost two decades for it to happen, but Constantine 2 was announced to be in the works earlier this fall.

While no more news has emerged about Constantine 2 since the initial announcement, fans are imagining what John's next adventure will be in the sequel. Screen Culture recently released a fan-made trailer for Constantine 2, offering its own pitch on what the sequel could focus on. The trailer pictures Constantine years after the 2005 film...

Seventeen years after the release of the DC Comics adaptation Constantine (watch it Here), a sequel is finally moving ahead with director Francis Lawrence back at the helm and star Keanu Reeves reprising the role of occult expert John Constantine. Speaking with The Wrap, Lawrence revealed that his biggest regret about the first Constantine was the fact that it was shot for a PG-13 rating but ended up receiving an R rating anyway. With Constantine 2, he intends to aim for an R rating from the start.

Lawrence said, “One of the biggest things for me about the first one was we followed, per Warner Bros., the rules to make a PG-13 movie in terms of violence, blood, language, sexuality. But the ratings board gave us a hard R based on their the gray zone of intensity. And my big, big regret was that we have an R-rated movie that’s really a PG-13 movie.

Keanu Reeves Returns for Constantine Sequel, HBO Max Passes on the Constantine Reboot TV Series — Warner Bros. is moving forward with a sequel to the 2005 film Constantine. The original film, based on DC Comics’ Hellblazer comic book, was directed by Francis Lawrence and was written by Kevin Brodbin and Frank [...]

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Some demon-dealing magicians get all the luck. After nearly two decades, Keanu Reeves will return to the role of John Constantine in a sequel to the 2005 cult hit "Constantine." Deadline reports that Warner Bros. has greenlit a "Constantine 2" starring Reeves and re-teaming him with director Francis Lawrence. "Constantine" was Lawrence's directorial debut and he went on to direct "I am Legend" and the "Hunger Games" sequels, so he's sharpened his talents and could potentially be back with an even better tale of Constantine's troubles. (John is always in trouble. That's his whole thing.) 

While many fans might be asking "why now?," they should really be asking "why not?" Not only is Reeves still killing it as an action star in the "John Wick" franchise, but the character of Constantine has gained new interest due to the success of Netflix's "The Sandman" series, which turned the character into Joanna Constantine...

A sequel to the 2005 comic book adaptation, Constantine, which starred Keanu Reeves, is now in the works according to the first movie's star Peter Stormare. Stormare, who played Lucifer in the first Constantine, made the announcement on social media, posting confirmation of Constantine 2 with the wonderfully direct message, "Sequel In The Works," along with an image of himself as the fallen Archangel.

Based on the DC comic Hellblazer and the character John Constantine, Constantine stars Keanu Reeves as an ordinary man with an extraordinary gift who must save the planet from evil. Unknown to most people, the world is crowded with spirits both good and evil who walk among us in human guise. One of the few who can see these spirits is John Constantine, but the responsibility of his vision is more than he can stand, and, as a teenager, he attempts to take his own life.

Saved from death,...

In the name of health and safety, Comic-Con will be coming to people's homes this year due to the ongoing global situation. With the event, Comic-Con@Home, due to be taking place in a little over a month, details are beginning to be revealed from various sources, and it has now been announced that one of the panels will be a "Constantine: 15th Anniversary Reunion" with Keanu Reeves, director Francis Lawrence, and producer Akiva Goldsman as the panelists.

The San Diego Comic-Con panel comes courtesy of Collider, and while they have not yet revealed any other specifics or any of the things that were discussed, they do promise some interesting tales from behind-the-scenes of the making of the 2005 adaptation of the popular DC comic book. The day and time that the forty-five-minute panel will be shown currently remains a mystery, with Collider saying that this information will be officially announced by Comic-Con.

Across cinema history, few genres have been as enduring and controversial as those releases bold enough to directly tackle the subject of war. Perhaps this is to be expected considering the divisive nature of many of history’s most memorable conflicts – which are often still capable of inciting debate – and the implicit drama both on and off the battlefield that can be mined in a wartime narrative. While the setting and precise message of war films may differ from one filmmaker’s vision to the next, the constant theme is that such conflicts are rarely as black and white as they may seem. The Siege of Jadotville – the new film from first-time director Richie Smyth – fits that description perfectly but not in the way some viewers may expect.

Set in 1961, the film – written by Kevin Brodbin (Constantine) – stars Jamie Dornan as Commandant Pat Quinlan, an Irish soldier with no battle...

Although it won't hit Netflix until October 7th, The Siege of Jadotville is in selected Irish cinemas now, following a special screening in Dublin's Savoy cinema on Monday night. Already being highly praised by critics, this gripping true story depicts the 1961 siege of a 150-strong Irish Un Company under Commander Patrick Quinlan (Jamie Dornan) by 3,000 Congolese troops led by French and Belgian mercenaries working for mining companies. The cast also includes Mark Strong, Jason O'Mara, Guillaume Canet and Sam Keeley and comes from producer Alan Moloney (Brooklyn, Albert Nobbs, Byzantium), director Richie Smyth and writer Kevin Brodbin. Check out the trailer below and some pics from Tuesday night's special screening, which was attended by cast members and some of the veterans of the siege:...

Right now we are looking at a very manly cast for Netflix's drama of Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan, played by hunky Dornan, as he leads a stand-off with troops against French and Belgian mercenaries in the 1960s Congo. TV's Jason O'Mara, who led Fox's beleaguered "Terra Nova" and appeared on "The Good Wife" and elsewhere, has just been added to the ensemble. Directed by first-timer Richie Smyth and written by Kevin Brodbin (whose story credits including "Constantine" do not bode well), this muscly drama enters production this April in Ireland and South Africa, and will stream across all territories in 2016. Netflix snapped up "Jadotville" out of this year's Berlinale. Read More: "Fifty Shades" Star Jamie Dornan Joins "Anthropoid" Netflix is reportedly spending $450 million on original content this year, and it shows. Its feature film slate includes Duplass grabs out of SXSW "6 Years" and "Mason Family...

With Jamie Dornan, Guillaume Canet and Mark Strong already aboard, the cast for Richie Smyth’s Jadotville is growing. Jason O’Mara will appear alongside the rest.The film is set in 1961 and follows the real-life events around the siege of an Irish Un battalion by 3,000 Congolese troops under the command of French and Belgian mercenaries paid by big mining companies. Dornan is set as the Irish commander, Patrick Quinlan, with Canet in charge of the French contingent. Strong’s role has yet to be revealed, but O’Mara will be Company Sergeant Jack “Sarge” Prendergast, Quinlan’s right-hand man.Netflix has swooped in to pick up the rights to distribute the pic, locking down a deal at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, with Kevin Brodbin writing the script.O’Mara was last seen on the big screen in Lake Bell’s comedy In A World…. More recently he’s been appearing on TV,...

Netflix will be adding a brand new title to its slate of original film initiatives. The streaming platform will debut the war thriller Jadotville starring Jamie Dornan (of 50 Shades of Grey fame) across all Netflix territories in 2016.

Helmed by music video director Richie Smyth, Jadotville tells the story of Commander Patrick Quinlan (Dornan), the leader of an Irish Un battalion of 150 men who are under siege by 3,000 Congolese troops. Belgian and French mercenaries hired by mining companies lead the attack, with one French commander (played by Guillaume Canet of Blood Ties) particularly determined to defeat Quinlan’s outranked battalion.

Netflix acquired Jadotville at the 2015 Berlin Film Festival. The Irish war thriller, penned by Kevin Brodbin (Constantine), will film in Ireland and South Africa. Alan Moloney of Parallel Films (Albert Nobbs, Byzantium) is set to produce.

“The story of how Pat Quinlan led his troops against an overwhelming force without losing...

The streaming giant has announced a major play that concluded in the final days of the Efm, flexing its mighty claws for all rights to one of the hottest packages in Berlin.

Netflix plans a multi-territory release in 2016 on Jadotville, the upcoming war thriller to star Jamie Dornan of Fifty Shades Of Grey and Guillaume Canet that Bloom introduced to international buyers at the recent market.

It is understood the release will incorporate a qualifying theatrical run for awards consideration. Netflix cut the deal with UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the film-makers.

Commercials and video director Richie Smyth will direct from Kevin Brodbin’s screenplay and partners with producer Alan Moloney of Parallel Film.

Principal photography is set to begin in April on what Smyth and Moloney recently described to Screen in Berlin as an epic story of heroism that weaves together action, intrigue and geopolitics.

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Get ready, folks. The evolution of film distribution continues to move forward. While theaters have distributors have tried to stall the process, the move towards digital distribution of films continues to inch forward. Netflix all ready showed the world that it was willing to change the way we watch TV, offering up a small slate of series that stream directly from the service all at once for binge-watching consumption, they're now moving onto films.

At last year's Berlin Film Festival, they acquired the rights to Jadotville. The war thriller will star Fifty Shades of Grey actor Jamie Dornan, and Tell No Lies actor Guillaume Canet. Now the rest of the pieces are coming together and the film is set to go into production for a 2016 premiere, exclusively on Netflix.

Here's an excerpt from the press release:

A gripping true story of incredible bravery against impossible odds, the film thrillingly depicts...

Netflix will premiere the new war thriller&#160Jadotville,&#160starring Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey)&#160and Guillaume Canet&#160(Tell No One),&#160across all its territories&#160in 2016. Netflix acquired&#160Jadotville&#160at the 2015 Berlin Film Festival.&#160 The film will go into production in April.

A gripping true story of incredible bravery against impossible odds, the film thrillingly depicts the 1961 siege of a 150-strong Irish Un battalion under Commander Patrick Quinlan (Jamie Dornan) by 3,000 Congolese troops led by French and Belgian mercenaries working for mining companies. Guillaume Canet plays a French commander who sought to defeat Quinlan and his men.

Directed by Richie Smyth, a well-known commercial and music video director (U2, Bon Jovi, The Verve) and written by Kevin Brodbin (Constantine), Jadotville&#160will film in Ireland and South Africa. Alan Moloney will produce for Parallel Films (Haywire, Albert Nobbs, Byzantium).

Said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos:

"The story of how...

Netflix has announced plans to premiere the new war thriller feature "Jadotville" around the world on its VOD service in 2016. Netflix acquired the upcoming project the other week in Berlin and the movie goes into production in April.

The story depicts the 1961 siege of a 150-strong Irish Un battalion under Commander Patrick Quinlan ("Fifty Shades of Grey" star Jamie Dornan) by 3,000 Congolese troops led by French and Belgian mercenaries working for mining companies.

French actor/filmmaker Guillaume Canet plays a French commander who sought to defeat Quinlan and his men. Richie Smyth is helming the project form a script by Kevin Brodbin ("Constantine").

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Guillaume Canet will join Jamie Dornan in Richie Smyth's Irish-South African co-production war thriller "Jadotville" at Parallel Films. Filming begins this spring in South Africa.

Dornan plays an Irish commandant who leads a stand-off with troops against French and Belgian mercenaries in the Congo during in 1961. Canet plays a French commander. Smyth is directing from a script by Kevin Brodbin. [Source: Variety]

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“Fifty Shades of Grey” stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson have found new co-stars for their upcoming projects, TheWrap has learned.

Guillaume Canet (“The Beach”) will join Dornan in Richie Smyth’s “Jadotville,” while Johnson has joined Alison Brie in New Line’s romantic comedy “How to Be Single,” which has also added Rebel Wilson, Dan Stevens and Leslie Mann.

Kevin Brodbin (“Constantine”) wrote “Jadotville,” which is a geopolitical thriller set against the backdrop of war that Alan Moloney is producing under his Parallel Films banner.

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Efm: Alex Walton’s Bloom heads to the Berlin market with international rights to the geopolitical thriller starring Guillaume Canet and Jamie Dornan, who will be in town for the world premiere of Fifty Shades Of Grey.

Richie Smyth will direct the Irish-South African co-production in spring in South Africa.

Kevin Brodbin’s screenplay follows an Irish military commander in a stand-off with French and Belgian mercenaries in the Congo in the early 1960s.

Alan Moloney will produce via his Parallel Films. UTA Independent Film Group represents Us rights.

“We are always trying to find amazing stories to tell and this extraordinary true story of heroism against all odds is just that,” said Walton.

“To see Jamie, who is one of the most exciting leading men working today, alongside Guillaume, is a fantastic opportunity.”

Bloom is in production on Shane Black’s The Nice Guys and in post on The Sea Of Trees.

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Parallel Films announces details of The Siege of Jadotville, starring Fifty Shades of Grey’s Jamie Dornan.

Jamie Dornan has taken his first leading role since starring in upcoming erotic thriller Fifty Shades of Grey.

The actor will star in geo-political action thriller The Siege of Jadotville, directed by Richie Smyth and produced by Alan Moloney of Dublin and London-based Parallel Films.

Dornan said: “I can’t wait to get stuck into Jadotville. It’s an unbelievable story and Commandant Pat Quinlan is going to be a treat of a character to tackle.

“I’m a big fan of both Richie Smyth and Alan Moloney and I’m very much looking forward to working with them both.”

The film, written by Kevin Brodbin, will shoot in spring 2015 in Ireland and South Africa as soon as Dornan has finished his publicity commitments for Fifty Shades.

The project has been developed in association with the Irish Film Board and will...

Thanks in part to some savvy pre-release marketing from Beyoncé, the Fifty Shades of Grey trailer smashed viewership records upon its release, becoming the most viewed trailer of all time. I’ll let that sink in. All signs point to the steamy E.L. James adaptation heating up into a box office smash next spring, which should bode very well for stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. Today, Dornan has locked down his next starring role, in The Siege of Jadotville, a geopolitical thriller that should allow the actor a chance to further hone his dramatic chops.

From writer Kevin Brodbin and first-time director Richie Smith, the film centers on the titular siege of 150 U.N. Irish troops in 1961 in the Congo (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) after pro-Western warlord Moise Tshombe seized power in the Katanga region, killing the democratically elected Congolese prime minister Patrice Lamumba.

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London – Just days after the Fifty Shades of Grey trailer became the most watched trailer of all time, its S&M-loving lead Christian Grey, otherwise known as Irish actor Jamie Dornan, is already adding another notch on his cinematic bedpost. On Tuesday, it was announced that Dornan will star in Parallel Films' upcoming geopolitical action thriller The Siege of Jadotville from writer Kevin Brodbin and first-time director Richie Smyth. The film recounts the 1961 siege of 150 Irish U.N. troops in the Congo, now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo, after pro-Western warlord Moise Tshombe

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