Chinese production and distribution team Fundamental Films and Company Films has announced that Harald Zwart (THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES, THE KARATE KID) will direct their upcoming action flick RALLY CAR starring Keanu Reeves (JOHN WICK, THE MATRIX TRILOGY).
The script has been penned by Jeremy Lott (SPY KIDS) which is based on a treatment by Stephen Hamel and the duo will also serve as producers.
RALLY CAR tells the story of a hot shot former champion NASCAR driver (Reeves), who doesn’t want to believe his glory days are behind him. When his professional and personal life begin to spiral out of control, he’s forced to take part in a high stakes international rally race across the face of China, with a young Chinese girl as his co-driver, in order to prove he’s still the badass racer he thinks he is.
Fundamental Films Chairman Mark Gao said of the project: “This is a story that will resonate with audiences worldwide and we’re looking forward to the thrilling ride Harald Zwart will be taking us on. The project promises to be action-packed, full of high-octane car-chases, heart-pumping adventure and visually stunning locations to showcase some of the most dramatic landscapes of China.”
Company Films’ Stephen Hamel added: “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Fundamental Films and this is such an incredible opportunity to shoot on location in China. Big stunts and fast cars jamming through some of the most amazing locations on earth. We couldn’t be more pleased that Harald has joined us to direct. He has a real passion for the project and vision for the action and the drama that is spot on. This is going to be a blast on the big screen.” Hamel is currently producing the Morten Tyldum-directed Passengers, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt.
No information has been revealed yet about who will be joining Keanu Reeves onscreen for the project and the start of production is yet to be announced.
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