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Action vet Harlin helms tense prison rescue
15 Oct
Summary
- Renny Harlin to direct a thriller about a helicopter crash.
- A medical specialist and inmate must survive a prison yard.
- Filming is planned for 2027 with casting discussions underway.
Renny Harlin, known for action films, is attached to direct the upcoming thriller 'Evac.' The movie centers on a medical helicopter that crash-lands within a volatile prison yard.
The plot follows a medical specialist who must cooperate with a wounded inmate she was sent to rescue. Together, they must navigate the dangers of the prison and escape a developing conspiracy. The script is by Sidney King.
'Evac' is slated for production with Michael Roccio and Robert Dean among the producers. Casting discussions are underway, and filming is expected to begin in 2027. Harlin described the script as an "adrenaline rush," highlighting its blend of a ticking-clock rescue and character-driven stakes. Producer Michael Roccio praised Harlin's mastery of suspense and action, anticipating an unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences.
