Key Takeaways:
-Guy Ritchie’s next film In the Grey, a significant heist action movie, was previewed at CinemaCon.
-Actors Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, and Eiza Gonzalez will star in the film.
-Lionsgate is expecting In the Grey to become a launching pad for a new franchise.
-Henry Cavill is set to play significant roles in other upcoming Lionsgate projects, indicating a brimming investment.
-The film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, also directed by Ritchie, is scheduled for release on April 19th.
New Movie: “In the Grey” Sets Expectation High
Lionsgate dropped an unexpected bombshell at the recent CinemaCon. Anticipating a private display of Guy Ritchie’s World War II action-comedy “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”, visitors were, instead, treated to a trailer of Ritchie’s next anticipated heist action film: “In the Grey”. The film features an illustrious cast that includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, and Eiza Gonzalez.
A New Franchise on the Horizon
Chris Bumbray from JoBlo, present during the CinemaCon screening, described “In the Grey” as a promising buddy movie starring Cavill and Gyllenhaal. Lionsgate’s announcement indicates that they have their hopes set high on this film, possibly intending to turn it into an ongoing franchise.
Chuckles followed the trailer, with Henry Cavill walking on stage and presenting a humorous anecdote about his Ungentlemanly Warfare facial hair. In a delightful reference to a previous role, Cavill jokingly talked about liking his new look over the ‘controversial mustache.’
Lionsgate Bets Big on Cavill
The relationship between Cavill and Lionsgate seems to be flourishing, for the actor has other projects in the pipeline for them, including an anticipated rendition of the classic Highlander series. Lionsgate’s consistent commitment to Cavill signifies a substantial investment highlighting their confidence in his acting prowess.
“Sneak Peak into “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”
While the crowd waits for more details on “In the Grey”, Lionsgate is preparing for their next big release on April 19th: “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”. This film is based on the book by Damien Lewis, revealing the operation of a confidential combat unit during World War II led by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Ian Fleming. This unit, known for their unconventional and “ungentlemanly” warfare techniques, forever changed the trajectory of the war and paved the way for modern Black Ops warfare.
Star-Studded Cast
Alongside Cavill and Gonzalez, the cast incorporates notable actors like Alan Ritchson (Reacher), Alex Pettyfer (In Time), Hero Fiennes Tiffin (After We Fall), Babs Olusamokun (Dune), Henrique Zaga (Beyond the Universe), Til Schweiger (Inglourious Basterds), Henry Golding (Snake Eyes), and Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride).
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In conclusion, there’s something exciting brewing in Lionsgate’s studios. With Ritchie’s highly anticipated WWII action comedy close to its release and his next film already making waves, the audience can look forward to some intriguing projects in the near future.
