Zack Snyder’sRebel Moonis fueling up to launch even more A-list talent onto its cast sheet.Rupert FriendandStuart Martinhave both signed on to take part in Netflix’s sci-fi film, with Friend in one of the starring roles. The new additions join the project’s previously announced star,Sofia Boutella(Atomic Blonde), as well as several other cast members includingCharlie Hunnam(Sons of Anarchy),Djimon Hounsou(The King’s Man),Doona Bae(The Silent Sea), andRay Fisher(Justice League).
Fan favorite director, Snyder, penned the script forRebel Moonalongside two longtime collaborators,Shay HattenandKurt Johnstad, with whom he wroteArmy of the Deadand300, respectively. Keeping it in his tight-knit community as well as within the family, Snyder will produce with his producing partner and wife,Deborah Snyder, andWesley Colleron behalf of the trifecta’s The Stone Quarry. Grand Electric’sEric Newmanwill also join the production team.
Rebel Mooncenters around a group of citizens as they attempt to protect themselves against an overwhelming power seeking to destroy all that they hold dear. Taking place in the far reaches of the galaxy, the quiet and peaceful settlement is being threatened by an evil dictator named Belisarius. Moving onto their last hope, the distressed colony sends an enigmatic, but brave young woman (Boutella) into the galaxy to find reinforcements to help aid in their cause.
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Friend, who is known for his starring role as the titular character inHitman: Agent 47, will join the project as a yet-to-be named bad guy who will stand at the helm of Belisarius’ forces and collide with Boutella. Outside ofHitman: Agent 47, Friend is widely recognized for his five season role as Peter Quinn on the hit series,Homeland. Friend recently began production onWes Anderson’s adaptation ofRoald Dahl’sThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More, and will appear soon(ish) in the highly anticipatedStar Warsseries,Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Unlike Friend, details surrounding Martin’s character inRebel Moonhave yet to be released, though we do know he will most likely lean towards the side of evil. Currently, Martin can be seen co-leading the period-piece meets mystery series,Miss Scarlet and the Duke, oppositeKate Phillips. No stranger to working with Snyder, Martin has paired with the filmmaker before onArmy of Thieves.
While production onRebel Moondoesn’t begin until April, the latest casting announcement tells us things are zooming along for Snyder’s space odyssey.
