Bear Country (upcoming film)
| Bear Country | |
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| Directed by | Derrick Borte |
| Screenplay by | Derrick Borte Daniel Forte |
| Based on | Strip by Thomas Perry |
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| Countries | United States Australia |
| Language | English |
Bear Country is an upcoming film directed by Derrick Borte and starring Russell Crowe. Borte and Daniel Forte wrote the screenplay adapted from the Thomas Perry novel Strip.
Premise
[edit]The robbery of a club owner's establishment derails his plans for a quiet life in retirement.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Russell Crowe as Marco Kapak
- Kartiah Vergara
Production
[edit]The film is written and directed by Derrick Borte who wrote the screenplay alongside Daniel Forte based on the Thomas Perry novel, Strip. Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures will produce with Jeffrey Greenstein of A Higher Standard, Mark Bower and Bruno Mustic of Life & Soul Pictures, and David Lipper and Robert A. Daly jr. of Latigo films who are co-financing with Gramercy Park Media.[2]
Russell Crowe was attached to the lead role in May 2024.[3] Kartiah Vergara joined the cast in February 2025. Principal photography got underway that month in Queensland, Australia. The production is supported by the City of Gold Coast and by the Australian Government through the Location Offset.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (January 30, 2025). "Russell Crowe Heads Down Under for 'Bear Country' Shoot, With the Gold Coast Standing in for Los Angeles". Variety.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 8, 2024). "Russell Crowe To Star In Action-Thriller 'Bear Country'; A Higher Standard Launching Sales For Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Druhan, Sarah (May 8, 2024). "Russell Crowe Is Headed to 'Bear Country' in Upcoming Thriller". Collider. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 10, 2025). "Kartiah Vergara Joins Russell Crowe In Action Thriller 'Bear Country'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (January 29, 2025). "Russell Crowe Thriller 'Bear Country' To Begin Filming In Queensland In February With Australian State Doubling For L.A." Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Bear Country at IMDb