'WHAT A JOURNEY!': DAVE BAUTISTA WRAPS FILMING ON SCI-FI ACTION FILM WITH SAMUEL L. JACKSON.
Dave Bautista announces the completion of filming for the sci-fi action flick, Afterburn with a heartfelt message on X.
Afterburn is based on the graphic novel by Scott Chitwood and Paul Ens, with illustrations by Wayne Nichols. Bautista stars in the film alongside Academy Award winner Samuel L. Jackson and Olga Kurylenko. Afterburn is directed by J.J. Perry. This marks his second collaboration with Bautista, following their recent work on the Lionsgate action film The Killer’s Game.
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Bautista stated, "Afterburn is officially wrapped. What a journey! Love and respect to the stellar cast, crew, producers, and the big boss JJ Perry. We brought the heat!"
"Afterburn is officially wrapped. What a journey!"
Afterburn follows ex-soldier Jake, played by Bautista, who becomes a treasure hunter after a massive solar flare destroys the Earth's eastern hemisphere. Jake embarks on a mission to retrieve the Mona Lisa in Europe, only to discover that the world needs a hero more than a painting. Samuel L. Jackson stars as Valentine, a freedom fighter.
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The film's producers expressed excitement about the project, stating, "Afterburn is a terrific action story, combining the fun of Indiana Jones with the near-future world-building of Children of Men. J.J. is going to bring this to life in a thrilling way, using real practical stunt work to create authentic, visceral set pieces. Dave is one of the leading action stars in the world today, as well as being an actor with real soul and versatility. So excited to be making Afterburn with them both. The combination of Dave Bautista and Sam Jackson in an epic adventure is a sure-fire proposition for the international marketplace. With an action master like J.J. at the helm, and incredible producers in Steve, Neal, and Toby, this is going to be a spectacular cinematic event."
Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson Unite for Afterburn
Dave Bautista rose to fame through his WWE stints from 2002 to 2019, under the ring name Batista. Transitioning to acting, he starred in films like The Man with the Iron Fists, Riddick, Spectre, Blade Runner 2049, My Spy, Army of the Dead, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, and Knock at the Cabin. He is best known for his roles as Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Glossu Rabban Harkonnen in Dune. Samuel L. Jackson, one of the most recognized actors of his generation, has appeared in films that have grossed over $27 billion worldwide, making him the highest-grossing actor of all time.
Source: Dave Bautista via X
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