From Hemlock Grove to The Vampire Diaries to Christopher Fitchett’s The Fear of Darkness, actress Penelope Mitchell has built up a collection of relatively high-profile roles within the industry’s horror/fantasy genre. And now, Deadline brings word of another: Hellboy.
Yes, it’s official: Mitchell has signed on to star in the Neil Marshall-directed reboot, and will join David Harbour (Stranger Things) Ian McShane (American Gods), Sasha Lane, Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil) and, crucially, not Ed Skrein, who took it upon himself to walk away from the Hellboy reboot amid allegations of whitewashing. Something which we can only hope is a sign of Hollywood’s turning tide when it comes to diversity and representation.
Last week, the one-time Deadpool actor boarded Marshall’s project in the role of military chief Major Ben Daimio, a character who was originally portrayed as Asian in Mike Mignola’s cult comic book series.
Yes, it’s official: Mitchell has signed on to star in the Neil Marshall-directed reboot, and will join David Harbour (Stranger Things) Ian McShane (American Gods), Sasha Lane, Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil) and, crucially, not Ed Skrein, who took it upon himself to walk away from the Hellboy reboot amid allegations of whitewashing. Something which we can only hope is a sign of Hollywood’s turning tide when it comes to diversity and representation.
Last week, the one-time Deadpool actor boarded Marshall’s project in the role of military chief Major Ben Daimio, a character who was originally portrayed as Asian in Mike Mignola’s cult comic book series.
- 8/30/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Rectify's Aden Young, Aaron Pedersen, Oscar Redding and Chris Sommers are part of the ensemble cast attached to a violent Outback thriller to be directed by Jonathan auf der Heide.
An unofficial Australian-uk co-production, Mongrel is due to start shooting in South East Queensland late this year, with post in the UK.
Scripted by Brit Ross Williams, the plot follows Doug Richards (Young), a family man who embarks on a pig-hunting weekend with his mates.
The weekend turns into a nightmare as the hunting dogs savagely attack a young couple from the city. Torn between loyalty and doing the right thing, Richards must choose between an escalation in violence or facing his own death.
Pedersen is cast as a detective, Redding is a bad-ass professional pig hunter and Sommers is a local would-be tough guy.
The producers are New Holland Pictures Two's Mark Overett (The Fear of Darkness, Iron Sky...
An unofficial Australian-uk co-production, Mongrel is due to start shooting in South East Queensland late this year, with post in the UK.
Scripted by Brit Ross Williams, the plot follows Doug Richards (Young), a family man who embarks on a pig-hunting weekend with his mates.
The weekend turns into a nightmare as the hunting dogs savagely attack a young couple from the city. Torn between loyalty and doing the right thing, Richards must choose between an escalation in violence or facing his own death.
Pedersen is cast as a detective, Redding is a bad-ass professional pig hunter and Sommers is a local would-be tough guy.
The producers are New Holland Pictures Two's Mark Overett (The Fear of Darkness, Iron Sky...
- 5/19/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Maeve Dermody will play Olivia, a free-spirited Aussie girl living in Italy, in romantic drama The Space Between.
The debut feature from writer-director Ruth Borgobello is in pre-production and the shoot will start in northern Italy on May 7
Flavio Parenti (To Rome with Love, I am Love ) is the lead, Marco, a 35-year-old who has a dispiriting job as a factory worker in Udine despite his skill as a chef amid the deepening economic crisis in Italy.
He passes his time in an empty relationship and after his best friend Claudio is killed in a car accident he tries to keep Claudio.s struggling bookshop business alive. Then he encounters Olivia, an aspiring furniture designer who is visiting Italy, the land of her father and grandparents.
Dermody recently finished shooting Paul Currie.s romantic thriller 2.22, playing the ex-girlfriend of an air traffic controller in New York (Game of Thrones. Michiel Huisman...
The debut feature from writer-director Ruth Borgobello is in pre-production and the shoot will start in northern Italy on May 7
Flavio Parenti (To Rome with Love, I am Love ) is the lead, Marco, a 35-year-old who has a dispiriting job as a factory worker in Udine despite his skill as a chef amid the deepening economic crisis in Italy.
He passes his time in an empty relationship and after his best friend Claudio is killed in a car accident he tries to keep Claudio.s struggling bookshop business alive. Then he encounters Olivia, an aspiring furniture designer who is visiting Italy, the land of her father and grandparents.
Dermody recently finished shooting Paul Currie.s romantic thriller 2.22, playing the ex-girlfriend of an air traffic controller in New York (Game of Thrones. Michiel Huisman...
- 3/29/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Distributors in the Us, the UK and Turkey have bought The Fear of Darkness, a supernatural thriller from writer-director Chris Fitchett.
Producer Mark Overett is planning to stage Q&A screenings attended by Fitchett and key cast around Australia following the April 11 world premiere at the Gold Coast Film Festival.
He.s just done a deal with Transmission to release the film on DVD and Blu-ray, VOD and pay-per-view.
The saga of a brilliant young psychiatrist who is forced to confront the dark creature that dwells deep within her own unconscious when she investigates the disappearance of a university student, the film stars Penelope Mitchell, Maeve Dermody, Aaron Pedersen, Mark Leonard Winter, Damien Garvey and Christopher Sommers.
Alchemy (formerly Millennium Entertainment ) bought. the Us rights and Signature got the UK rights from the worldwide sales agent Arclight.
.We.re on the road to breaking even,. Overett tells If. He and...
Producer Mark Overett is planning to stage Q&A screenings attended by Fitchett and key cast around Australia following the April 11 world premiere at the Gold Coast Film Festival.
He.s just done a deal with Transmission to release the film on DVD and Blu-ray, VOD and pay-per-view.
The saga of a brilliant young psychiatrist who is forced to confront the dark creature that dwells deep within her own unconscious when she investigates the disappearance of a university student, the film stars Penelope Mitchell, Maeve Dermody, Aaron Pedersen, Mark Leonard Winter, Damien Garvey and Christopher Sommers.
Alchemy (formerly Millennium Entertainment ) bought. the Us rights and Signature got the UK rights from the worldwide sales agent Arclight.
.We.re on the road to breaking even,. Overett tells If. He and...
- 3/26/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The Fear of the Darkness is self-described as a thriller. Though, the film's first trailer shows elements of horror. The film, from award winning writer Christopher Fitchett, focuses on a young woman and an unfolding tragedy. Shot on the Gold Coast of Australia, the first trailer for the film shows the protagonist, Penelope (Skye Williams), dealing with strange visions. And, her hallucinations are contagious. As well, the film stars Christopher Sommers (Predestination) and Maeve Dermody. The film's first trailer is hosted here. The story of the film is mostly a mystery. Although, Penelope survives a devastating kidnapping, which leaves two people missing. Penelope must spent time with a psychiatrist, who helps her unravel her memories. But, these thoughts reveal the presence of a malevolent being. Also, The Fear of the Darkness will be distributed through multiple companies. Greenlight Films will help this title find theatres in Australia. In North America and international.
- 3/12/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Artwork and more details have arrived for Christopher Fitchett’s The Fear of Darkness, which is screening at the upcoming American Film Market on November 10th. Its tagline is an intriguing one: Sometimes the monsters in your head really do exist.… Continue Reading →
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- 10/29/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Mark Lazarus is departing as a drama investment manager at Screen Australia to join Arclight Films as head of creative and acquisitions in Australia.
He succeeds Michael Wrenn, who joined Arclight in 2012 as a consultant and is pursuing his own projects including Ben Elton.s The Wiggles- Pandamonium!, Eron Sheean.s End of Animal and Stephan Elliott's Madams, co-produced with Julie Ryan, based on the true story of two Australian con-women who took on the British "horsey". set and nearly got away with it. Arclight. reps The Wiggles movie and Madams internationally. .
Wrenn is also Ep on Gillian Armstrong's recently completed documentary Women He's Undressed, a behind-the-scenes look at the Australian Oscar-winning costume designer Orry-Kelly.
In five years at Screen Australia Lazarus has been involved in numerous films handled by Arclight internationally including Kimble Rendall.s Bait 3D, the Spierig brothers. Predestination and Patrick Hughes. Red Hill.
Among...
He succeeds Michael Wrenn, who joined Arclight in 2012 as a consultant and is pursuing his own projects including Ben Elton.s The Wiggles- Pandamonium!, Eron Sheean.s End of Animal and Stephan Elliott's Madams, co-produced with Julie Ryan, based on the true story of two Australian con-women who took on the British "horsey". set and nearly got away with it. Arclight. reps The Wiggles movie and Madams internationally. .
Wrenn is also Ep on Gillian Armstrong's recently completed documentary Women He's Undressed, a behind-the-scenes look at the Australian Oscar-winning costume designer Orry-Kelly.
In five years at Screen Australia Lazarus has been involved in numerous films handled by Arclight internationally including Kimble Rendall.s Bait 3D, the Spierig brothers. Predestination and Patrick Hughes. Red Hill.
Among...
- 7/29/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Aaron Pedersen and Mark Leonard Winter have been added to the cast of The Fear of Darkness, writer-director Chris Fitchett.s supernatural thriller which starts shooting on March 6 on the Gold Coast.
They join the already announced cast of Maeve Dermody, Penelope Mitchell and Damien Garvey.
Mitchell (Hemlock Grove, The Vampire Diaries) will play Skye Williams, a patient in a psychiatric clinic who is accused of a gruesome murder. Dermody (Serangoon Road, Griff the Invisible) is Dr Sarah Faithfull, an empathetic psychiatrist who believes there is more to the case.
Pedersen, who played the lead in Ivan Sen.s Mystery Road and is a regular in the ABC Jack Irish telemovies,. will portray Dr Nicholas Trengrove, a criminal psychologist who tries desperately to ensure that those around him stay grounded and not surrender to any imagined horrors in the dark.
Winter, who appears in Craig Monahan.s upcoming drama Healing...
They join the already announced cast of Maeve Dermody, Penelope Mitchell and Damien Garvey.
Mitchell (Hemlock Grove, The Vampire Diaries) will play Skye Williams, a patient in a psychiatric clinic who is accused of a gruesome murder. Dermody (Serangoon Road, Griff the Invisible) is Dr Sarah Faithfull, an empathetic psychiatrist who believes there is more to the case.
Pedersen, who played the lead in Ivan Sen.s Mystery Road and is a regular in the ABC Jack Irish telemovies,. will portray Dr Nicholas Trengrove, a criminal psychologist who tries desperately to ensure that those around him stay grounded and not surrender to any imagined horrors in the dark.
Winter, who appears in Craig Monahan.s upcoming drama Healing...
- 2/24/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
"Hemlock Grove" star Penelope Mitchell is about to get a crash course in exactly why some people have a Fear of the Dark in her new film from director Chris Fitchett. Read on for details.
Deadline reports that the flick centers on a brilliant young psychiatrist who, while investigating the supernatural disappearance of a university student (Mitchell), is forced to confront the dark creature that dwells deep within her own unconscious.
Shooting is scheduled to begin on the Gold Coast next month. More on this one as we get it!
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Deadline reports that the flick centers on a brilliant young psychiatrist who, while investigating the supernatural disappearance of a university student (Mitchell), is forced to confront the dark creature that dwells deep within her own unconscious.
Shooting is scheduled to begin on the Gold Coast next month. More on this one as we get it!
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- 2/14/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Maeve Dermody, Penelope Mitchell and Damien Garvey have been cast in The Fear of Darkness, a supernatural thriller from writer-director Chris Fitchett which starts shooting March 6 on the Gold Coast.
Dermody (Serangoon Road, Griff the Invisible) will play a brilliant young psychiatrist who is forced to confront the dark creature that dwells deep within her when she investigates the disappearance of a female university student.
Mitchell, who was a regular in the Us TV series Hemlock Grove and appears in The Vampire Diaries, plays a patient in a psychiatric clinic who is accused of a gruesome crime.
Damien Garvey (Rake, Network Ten.s upcoming Secrets & Lies) will portray a cop who investigates the disappearance. Casting of two other key roles is due to be confirmed shortly.
The project was developed through Screen Queensland.s low budget feature film initiative. The producer is Mark Overett (Iron Sky, Separation City,. Unfinished Sky...
Dermody (Serangoon Road, Griff the Invisible) will play a brilliant young psychiatrist who is forced to confront the dark creature that dwells deep within her when she investigates the disappearance of a female university student.
Mitchell, who was a regular in the Us TV series Hemlock Grove and appears in The Vampire Diaries, plays a patient in a psychiatric clinic who is accused of a gruesome crime.
Damien Garvey (Rake, Network Ten.s upcoming Secrets & Lies) will portray a cop who investigates the disappearance. Casting of two other key roles is due to be confirmed shortly.
The project was developed through Screen Queensland.s low budget feature film initiative. The producer is Mark Overett (Iron Sky, Separation City,. Unfinished Sky...
- 2/10/2014
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
Writer-director Chris Fitchett made his first two features, Blood Money and Desolation Angels, in quick succession.
He was offered a few roles after the second film but embarked on a successful career running film and TV bodies.
Now, 31 years after Desolation Angels, he is getting ready to write and direct his third feature, The Fear of Darkness, a supernatural thriller about a brilliant young psychiatrist who is forced to confront the dark creature that dwells deep within her unconscious when she investigates the disappearance of a female university student.
Produced by Mark Overett (Iron Sky, Separation City, Unfinished Sky) and supported by Screen Queensland.s low budget feature film initiative, the film is due to shoot on the Gold Coast in January.
Fitchett, who teaches film and TV at Bond University, is finalising the casting. Gary Hamilton.s Arclight will handle international sales and Greenlight Releasing is the Australian distributor.
He was offered a few roles after the second film but embarked on a successful career running film and TV bodies.
Now, 31 years after Desolation Angels, he is getting ready to write and direct his third feature, The Fear of Darkness, a supernatural thriller about a brilliant young psychiatrist who is forced to confront the dark creature that dwells deep within her unconscious when she investigates the disappearance of a female university student.
Produced by Mark Overett (Iron Sky, Separation City, Unfinished Sky) and supported by Screen Queensland.s low budget feature film initiative, the film is due to shoot on the Gold Coast in January.
Fitchett, who teaches film and TV at Bond University, is finalising the casting. Gary Hamilton.s Arclight will handle international sales and Greenlight Releasing is the Australian distributor.
- 11/4/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
From Nirvana (and Isabel Lucas) fans to seventy-year-olds, Gale Edwards’ debut feature A Heartbeat Away targets an unusually wide demographic. Miguel Gonzalez reports.
Originally titled Montague Municipal, the script was submitted by a Queensland Investment Corporation equities dealer, Julia Kincade, to an initiative set up by the Pftc and Pictures in Paradise to find new writers.
“New writers come up with fantastic ideas and they’re very open to changes, which I’m not sure more experienced writers are. The downside is that it can sometimes take a long time, because they’re not full-time writers and they’ve got other jobs,” said producer Chris Fitchett.
Two scripts from that scheme were soon made into films, Blurred in 2002 and Under the Radar in 2004, but the process for this one would be much slower. Chris Fitchett was working on the film as script editor with Brown producing, but both got distracted by other projects.
Originally titled Montague Municipal, the script was submitted by a Queensland Investment Corporation equities dealer, Julia Kincade, to an initiative set up by the Pftc and Pictures in Paradise to find new writers.
“New writers come up with fantastic ideas and they’re very open to changes, which I’m not sure more experienced writers are. The downside is that it can sometimes take a long time, because they’re not full-time writers and they’ve got other jobs,” said producer Chris Fitchett.
Two scripts from that scheme were soon made into films, Blurred in 2002 and Under the Radar in 2004, but the process for this one would be much slower. Chris Fitchett was working on the film as script editor with Brown producing, but both got distracted by other projects.
- 3/13/2011
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Hoyts Distribution has announced that A Heartbeat Away will have a wide release on March 3, 2011.
“Hoyts Distribution and we filmmakers see A Heartbeat Away as a multiplex film, ” producer Chris Fitchett told Encore in February.
A Heartbeat Away is theatre director Gale Edwards’ first film. It was shot in Brisbane and financed by Screen Australia, Screen Queensland, Cutting Edge and UK’s Quickfire Films.
Chris Fitchett produces, alongside executive producers Chris Brown (Pictures in Paradise), John Lee (Cutting Edge), Gary Hamilton and James Atherton (Arclight Films).
The story is about an aspiring rock guitarist who is forced to take over the musical direction of his father’s marching band just weeks before a major competition. The cast includes Isabel Lucas, Sebastian Gregory, Williams Zappa, Tammy Macintosh and Colin Friels.
“Hoyts Distribution and we filmmakers see A Heartbeat Away as a multiplex film, ” producer Chris Fitchett told Encore in February.
A Heartbeat Away is theatre director Gale Edwards’ first film. It was shot in Brisbane and financed by Screen Australia, Screen Queensland, Cutting Edge and UK’s Quickfire Films.
Chris Fitchett produces, alongside executive producers Chris Brown (Pictures in Paradise), John Lee (Cutting Edge), Gary Hamilton and James Atherton (Arclight Films).
The story is about an aspiring rock guitarist who is forced to take over the musical direction of his father’s marching band just weeks before a major competition. The cast includes Isabel Lucas, Sebastian Gregory, Williams Zappa, Tammy Macintosh and Colin Friels.
- 9/1/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
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