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Lotus: Action Thriller Transforms Birmingham Landmarks
3 Oct
Summary
- Birmingham stuntman Philip Ray Tommy directed the action film Lotus.
- The film showcases city landmarks like the Council House and Selfridges.
- Lotus is reportedly the first action feature film set and made in Birmingham.
Filmmaker Philip Ray Tommy, a former stunt performer on major productions, has directed and written an action film titled Lotus, set and produced in Birmingham. The movie aims to reveal the city's beauty through a unique perspective, highlighting landmarks such as the Council House, St Martin's Church, Selfridges, and the Rotunda. Tommy stated the goal was to present Birmingham in a way it is not typically seen, showcasing its polish.
The narrative of Lotus centers on a former Special Forces operative who is compelled to return to action. He must confront a criminal gang and corrupt detectives who endanger innocent lives. The operative finds himself outnumbered and pursued, necessitating a fight for survival before the city succumbs to chaos.
Tommy noted that Lotus is, to his knowledge, the inaugural action feature film produced and set within Birmingham. He expressed that while he has worked on numerous films globally, only one prior filming job had occurred in his home city. Making Lotus provided him with a proactive approach to career opportunities.
