The Beast (upcoming film) explained

The Beast is an upcoming American action film directed by Renny Harlin and written by Umair Aleems. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Joel Kinnaman and Guy Burnet.

Cast

• Samuel L. Jackson as the President of the United States
• Joel Kinnaman as Agent Taft
• Guy Burnet

Production

In September 2023, it was announced that an action film titled The Beast was being directed by James Madigan and written by Umair Aleems. Samuel L. Jackson and Joel Kinnaman joined the cast, as the United States President and Agent Taft.^[1] In August 2024, Guy Burnet joined the cast in an undisclosed role.^[2] In November, Renny Harlin had replaced Madigan as the director.^[3]

Filming

Principal photography began in October 2024, in the Canary Islands and Madrid.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wiseman . Andreas . Samuel L. Jackson In Talks To Play U.S. President In 'The Beast' Alongside Joel Kinnaman; WME Independent Package Has An IA With Peter Berg & Fifth Season Among Producers – Toronto . . August 29, 2024 . September 6, 2023.
2. Web site: Wiseman . Andreas . Samuel L. Jackson & Joel Kinnaman Action Film 'The Beast' Adds 'Oppenheimer' Actor Guy Burnet; Filming To Begin Next Week In Spain . . August 29, 2024 . August 29, 2024.
3. Web site: Wiseman . Andreas . Renny Harlin Takes On Directing Duties For Action Film 'The Beast' Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Joel Kinnaman & Guy Burnet; Filming Nears Wrap In Spain . . November 14, 2024 . November 14, 2024.