Locked (film) explained

Director:David Yarovesky
Producer:
  • Zainab Azizi
  • Sam Raimi
  • Ara Keshishian
  • Petr Jákl
Starring:
Production Companies:
  • ZQ Entertainment
  • Raimi Productions
Country:United States
Language:English

Locked is an upcoming thriller film directed by David Yarovesky and starring Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgard. It is an English-language remake of the Argentinian 2019 action film 4x4.

Premise

A young thief becomes ensnared in a trap after conducting a seemingly routine robbery.[1]

Cast

Production

The film is a remake of the Argentinian action thriller 4X4 for ZQ Entertainment and Raimi Productions with David Yarovesky as director and Ara Keshishian and Petr Jákl producing under their ZQ Entertainment banner, with Sam Raimi and Zainab Azizi producing for Raimi Productions. In February 2023, Anthony Hopkins and Glen Powell were attached to the project in acting roles.[2] Later, Bill Skarsgard became attached to the film.[3]

Principal photography took place in Vancouver in late 2023.[4]

Release

The film was showned to accredited buyers in the Industry Selects program at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Glen Powell Joins Anthony Hopkins in Action Thriller ‘Locked’. Collider. 28 August 2024. Makuochi . Echebiri. Feb 8, 2023.
  2. Web site: Mike Jr. . Fleming. Deadline Hollywood. February 7, 2023 . Anthony Hopkins, ‘Top Gun’ Glen Powell To Star In ‘Locked’; Argentinian Action Thriller Remake A Hot EFM Package With David Yarovesky At Helm. 28 August 2024.
  3. Web site: David Yarovesky, Christopher Leone, Sergio Navarretta Titles Tapped for Toronto Film Festival Sales Market. Etan. Vlessing. 15 August 2024. 28 August 2024.
  4. Web site: LOCKED Action Thriller With Anthony Hopkins Wraps Filming in Vancouver. Hollywoodnorthbuzz. 28 August 2024. Susan. Gittins. December 7, 2023.
  5. Web site: Kim . Izzo. "Two Canadian features chosen for TIFF Industry Selects progamme". Playback. August 15, 2024. 28 August 2024.
  6. Web site: TIFF. 28 August 2024. Locked.