Born to be dead - 2021 movie: release date, watch trailer, actors, news

• Original name: Born to Be Murdered
• Country: Italy, Brazil, Greece
• Genre: thriller, drama
• Producer: F. Chito Filomarino
• World premiere: 2021
• Starring: J. David Washington, A. Vikander, B. Holbrook, W. Crips, D. Alexander, L. Thimo, Y. Pirpassopoulos, P. Coronis, L. Kitzopoulou, M. Marder, et al.

In October 2020, Netflix acquired the rights to Born to Be Murdered for a 2021 release date. This is a thriller starring John David Washington and Alicia Vikander, who will play a couple caught in the middle of a dangerous and violent conspiracy. Kevin Rice wrote the screenplay based on a short story by Filomarino. The tape trailer will have to wait.

Plot

The film is set in Athens and the Epirus region of Greece. A couple in love goes on vacation, where they fall into the trap of a conspiracy with tragic consequences.

Production

Directed by Ferdinando Chito Filomarino ("Dual Power", "Antonia").

Voiceover team:

• Screenplay: Kevin A. Rice, F. Chito Filomarino;
• Producers: Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, We Are Who We Are, Suspiria, The Incredible, The Big Splash), Francesco Melzi d'Eril (Hotel Rwanda), Marco Morabito (“I am love”) and others;
• Cinematography: Sayombhu Mukdiprom (Call Me by Your Name, Syndromes and a Century);
• Artists: Elliott Hostetter ("We are who we are"), Julia Piersanti ("Suspiria");
• Editing: Walter Fasano (Lucky Number 5);
• Music: Ryuichi Sakamoto ("Under the Cover of Heaven", "Black Mirror", "Rich Man, Poor Woman").

Special effects:

• Crafty apes
• Metaphyx
• Weta digital

Filming location: Trikala, Greece. Start - April 2019.

Chito Filomarino stated:

Born to Be Killed is my take on a wanted thriller, inspired by a myriad of films and books I've always admired. I worked for many years to create its distinctive tone and story with the tireless support of my screenwriter, Kevin Rice. And I am honored that the extraordinary John David Washington has joined me to portray the hectic and controversial journey of such a special character. I am thrilled to be working with the lovely Alicia Vikander, the amazing Vicky Cripps and Boyd Holbrooke. With this incredible cast and my unique collaborators, the film will be a fantastic experience that will take the genre to the next level. "

Actors

Leading roles:

• John David Washington (Argument, Malcolm X, The Book of Eli, The Football Players);
• Alicia Vikander ("Memories of the Future", "Royal Romance", "Agents of ANKL", "Light in the Ocean", "Out of the Machine");
• Boyd Holbrook (Logan, Gone Girl, Act Three, Harvey Milk);
• Vicki Crips (Colony of Dignidad, Phantom Thread, Anonymous, The Boys' House);
• Daphne Alexander (The Ghost);
• Leonardo Thimo;
• Yorgos Pirpassopoulos (Chevalier);
• Panos Coronis (Before Darrell's Midnight);
• Lena Kitsopulu ("Without sympathy for the Devil");
• Mark Marder ("No One Known Hero").

Interesting Facts

Did you know:

• In April 2019, it was announced that Born to Be Murdered (2021) will star John David Washington, Alicia Vikander, Boyd Holbrook and Vicki Crips.