Primetime Emmy-winnerAlexander Skarsgårdis set to star inThe Pack, an upcoming psychological thriller, according to an exclusive report viaDeadline. Along with starring in the film, he will also serve as a director for the project, with production expected to commence in March.
With the acclaimed actor attached to the upcoming film in his feature-length directorial debut, it could be interesting to see what style he could bring to the genre. Additionally,Florence Pugh, who recently starred inDon’t Worry Darling, will also star in the film alongside Skarsgård in an undisclosed role.Rose Gilroypens the screenplay for the movie withJennifer Foxserving as the film’s producer. Additional information about the movie, such as further casting, will likely be revealed as filming begins to gear up in the next few months.
While specific plot details about the film remain a mystery, Deadline reports thatThe Packwill be similar toNightcrawlerand focus on a group of documentary filmmakers as they attempt to save an endangered species of wolves in the Alaskan wilderness. However, things begin to take a turn for the group when a deadly truth threatens everything they have worked toward. With an interesting and mysterious premise,The Packhas the potential to be a gripping entry to the genre bolstered by its talented leads.
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Skarsgård previously won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie due to his performance inBig Little Lies. He made waves earlier this year with the release of the acclaimed Viking epicThe Northman, directed byRobert Eggers(The Lighthouse). Previous film credits for the actor includeThe Legend of Tarzan, where he played the titular character oppositeMargot Robbie, andGodzilla vs. Kongas Dr. Nathan Lind.
Alongside the eventual release ofThe Pack,Skarsgård will also be starring alongsideMia GothinInfinity Pool, an upcoming science fiction horror film from directorBrandon Cronenberg(Possessor). He will also be making an appearance inEric Larue, a drama film that will serve as the directorial debut ofMichael Shannon. He also is attached to play real-life figureRoland Penrosein Lee, anEllen Kuras-directed biographical film aboutLee MillerstarringKate Winslet.
With the film still in its early stages of production, no official release date forThe Packhas been set. Check out Collider’s interview with Skarsgård about preparation for his role inThe Northmanbelow.
