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Upcoming film by John Maclean

Tornado
Directed byJohn Maclean
Screenplay byJohn Maclean
Story by
  • John Maclean
  • Kate Leys
Produced by
  • Leonora Darby
  • James Harris
  • Mark Lane
Starring
CinematographyRobbie Ryan
Production
company
Tea Shop Productions
Distributed byLionsgate UK
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Tornado is an upcoming British thriller film written and directed by John Maclean, It stars Kōki, Jack Lowden, Takehiro Hira and Tim Roth.

Premise

A travelling Samurai show in Britain in 1790 crosses paths with ruthless criminals, but one of the performers, Tornado, hatches a plan to play them at their own game.

Cast

Production

Tornado was written and directed by John Maclean. It was produced by Tea Shop Productions, with financial support from Screen Scotland, the BFI and Ashland Hill Media Finance, and funding from The National Lottery. In May 2023, it was reported that Jack Lowden, Takehiro Hira and Kōki was cast in leading roles. Principal photography with Robbie Ryan as cinematographer began in Edinburgh, Scotland in January 2024.

Release

HanWay Films held sales at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. In January 2024, Lionsgate UK acquired the United Kingdom and Ireland rights. The following month, IFC Films acquired rights to the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, where it is expected to stream on Shudder, with a planned cinema release by IFC Films.

References

  1. ^ Goldbart, Max (10 May 2023). "Slow Horses Star Jack Lowden To Lead John Maclean Survival Thriller Tornado; HanWay Launching Sales At Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  2. ^ Goldbart, Max (8 February 2024). "Tornado: IFC Films & Shudder Take North American Rights To John Maclean Survival Thriller Starring Tim Roth, Jack Lowden & Kōki". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  3. Tabbara, Mona (10 May 2023). "John Maclean survival thriller Tornado swept up by HanWay". Screen Daily. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  4. Williams, Craig (7 February 2024). "Tim Roth joins cast of survival thriller Tornado as production begins in Scotland". The Herald. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  5. Tabbara, Mona (23 January 2024). "Tim Roth joins John Maclean's Tornado as Lionsgate swoops on UK-Ireland rights (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 9 February 2024.

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