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Butler Stars in Thriller: Stadium Attack Threat
16 May
Summary
- Gerard Butler to play expert marksman in new action thriller.
- Film titled 'The Nest' valued at EUR 60 million.
- Plot involves saving 70,000 stadium attendees from an attack.
Gerard Butler has been confirmed to lead "The Nest," an ambitious new action-thriller with a reported budget of EUR 60 million. The film, announced at the Cannes film market, features Butler as an expert marksman who receives a dire warning via an anonymous radio show during a tournament match. This sets the stage for a high-stakes dilemma.
The plot centers on Butler's character confronting a massive attack targeting a stadium filled with an estimated 70,000 people. He must find a way to protect his own family and the vast crowd from imminent danger. Aaron Benjamin penned the script, inspired by real-life operative experiences.
Butler is also expected to contribute to the film's production. "The Nest" is currently in development, with principal photography slated to begin early next year. The Scottish actor is well-known for his roles in the action and thriller genres, with a career spanning back to the mid-1990s.
