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Hopkins, Woodward Reunite for Dystopian Sci-Fi '2048'
11 Sep
Summary
- Hopkins plays ruthless architect Bryant in underground society.
- Film explores freedom, control, and truth-seeking.
- Production begins soon in Los Angeles, with casting ongoing.
Legendary actor Sir Anthony Hopkins will collaborate with director Timothy Woodward Jr. once more on the anticipated dystopian science-fiction film '2048'. The 88-year-old actor and 42-year-old filmmaker previously worked together on 'Eyes In The Trees'.
'2048' is set in a subterranean society where humanity lives underground after a planet-wide catastrophe. An authoritarian regime known as the Collective governs this society, suppressing all memory of the surface world. The narrative follows Wesley, a worker who joins a resistance movement.
Hopkins is cast as Bryant, the Collective's intelligent and formidable architect, who maintains power through psychological terror and manipulation. The film, scripted by Sean Ryan, delves into complex human nature, exploring both compassion and cruelty.
Filming is slated to begin in Los Angeles, with casting currently underway. Producers Natalie Burn and Volodymyr Artemenko have expressed excitement about the ambitious project, highlighting its epic scope and pertinent message about societal control and individual freedom.
