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Improv Actors Tackle Crime in Emmy-Nominated Film
8 Jun
Summary
- Deep Cover is an action comedy film that is now an Emmy nominee.
- The film is set in London and features improv actors infiltrating a gang.
- Renowned dramatic actors add gravitas to the comedy film's supporting roles.
Originally written 16 years ago, the action comedy 'Deep Cover' has earned an Emmy nomination for outstanding television movie. The film, which relocated from its initial American setting to London, features a unique premise where improv actors are enlisted by the police to infiltrate a criminal underworld.
Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed portray the improv actors. Their comedic performances are bolstered by a supporting cast including Paddy Considine, Ian McShane, and Sean Bean, whose dramatic gravitas grounds the film's suspense. This blend of talent was essential for maintaining the film's thriller-like structure.
Filmed with a visual style reminiscent of Tony Scott's 1980s work, the movie embraces London's moody, often rainy atmosphere to enhance its crime thriller aesthetic. Despite being an independent film with a modest budget, 'Deep Cover' was designed to compete with larger streaming productions.
Colin Trevorrow, a writer and producer on the film, noted the bravery of Bryce Dallas Howard in taking on her first comedy role. He also praised Nick Mohammed's performance, suggesting he would be a great candidate for a dramatic role like James Bond.
