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  • ‘Tin Soldier’ Exclusive Interview: Scott Eastwood

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    Opening in theaters on September 12th before arriving on digital and On-Demand beginning September 30th is the new action thriller ‘Tin Soldier’, which was directed by Brad Furman (‘The Lincoln Lawyer’), and stars Scott Eastwood (‘Fast X’), John Leguizamo (‘Violent Night’), and Oscar winners Jamie Foxx (‘Miami Vice’), and Robert De Niro (‘Heat’).

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    Scott Eastwood in 'Tin Soldier'. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.
    Scott Eastwood in ‘Tin Soldier’. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.

    Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Scott Eastwood about his work on ‘Tin Soldier’, his first reaction to the screenplay, his research into cults, what his character is fighting for, working with Jamie Foxx and Robert De Niro, doing his own stunts, and collaborating with director Brad Furman, as well as giving an update on when ‘Fast X: Part 2‘ will begin production.

    You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interview.

    Related Article: Scott Eastwood Talks ‘Alarum’ and the ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise

    (L to R) Scott Eastwood and Jamie Foxx in 'Tin Soldier'. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.
    (L to R) Scott Eastwood and Jamie Foxx in ‘Tin Soldier’. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.

    Moviefone: To begin with, what was your first reaction to the screenplay and why did you want to be part of this project?

    Scott Eastwood: The setup was quite interesting. It was original, but it’s something you could imagine could happen if a cult had formed, but instead of a bunch of yahoos, it’s ex-military. I thought that that was an interesting concept and having the one guy who had escaped the cult called back to help the government go in and break it up. At the same time, he is lured in by his wife who had gone missing, that she might still be alive. I thought that was an interesting concept. Also, Jamie Foxx and Robert De Niro, it was like, that’s a no-brainer. I got to work with those two.

    MF: Did you do research into real-life cults and the mindset of a person who is a former cult member?

    SE: Yeah. I watched a ton of documentaries about them. Luckily in recent years there’s been a lot of documentaries about these cults, whether it’s ‘Wild Wild Country’ or the Waco stuff. There’s been a lot more docs about them and a lot more deep dives into the psychology and how the brainwashing happens. It’s interesting stuff.

    (L to R) Scott Eastwood and Jamie Foxx in 'Tin Soldier'. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.
    (L to R) Scott Eastwood and Jamie Foxx in ‘Tin Soldier’. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.

    MF: Can you talk about the relationship between Nash and Bokushi and what was it like working with on those scenes with Jamie Foxx?

    SE: Yeah, from the research, they sort of all have the same playbook. They break you down and then build you up and they become like a messiah for people and then it always seems that they turn ugly in some of the manifestations of these behaviors. Whoever these figures are, whether it’s the Bhagwan (Shree Rajneesh), Ron L. Hubbard, it sort of turns dark. Working with Jamie was great. I mean, he made some wild choices with this guy. So, getting to work opposite him was, for me, it made the job quite easy because he’s a bigger than life character, and he brought a ton of interesting choices to him. So as an actor it’s a dream because you just sort of react to those choices.

    MF: Did you know Jamie already before making this movie?

    SE: I did. Yeah, I did, and Jamie’s a great guy. He’s great and he’s easy to work with and super giving and friendly. He brings a vibe to the set that always gets people to smile and relax so you can be there and have fun doing your job.

    Robert De Niro in 'Tin Soldier'. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.
    Robert De Niro in ‘Tin Soldier’. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.

    MF: You have some intense scenes with Robert De Niro. How did you prepare for those scenes and were you intimidated working with him?

    SE: Just like anything, yes, you feel that you want to do a good job, you want to bring life to this character, but that’s all just reps in the gym beforehand. By the time you get on set, you’ve already done all the hard work. You’ve already done the performance 10,000 times. You’ve done the emotional work, you’ve done all the prep work, so by the time you get there, then you can just relax and do the best job you can do. That all comes from your prep, prepping and doing the performance a bunch, and then you just get to show up and have fun.

    MF: What did you learn from working with De Niro, and could you see his greatness in the scene when you were acting opposite him?

    SE: Well, I think he would probably tell you the same thing. I’ve intellectualized a little bit about acting with him, and then I’ve also heard him speak through the years about process, but it’s a similar thing. If you’ve done the work and you’ve done the performance 10,000 times and you’ve mined it and go deeper and deeper into everything from all the choices the character would make, and just really discovering that, then by the time you get to the set, the hard work is done. I mean, I’ve heard him say that many times and we spoke about that.

    Robert De Niro in 'Tin Soldier'. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.
    Robert De Niro in ‘Tin Soldier’. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.

    MF: I’ve heard that De Niro likes to do a table read with the cast before he signs on to a project to make sure it’s something that he wants to be involved with. Is that true? Was that the case on this film?

    SE: We didn’t do a table read that I can remember with him. My memory’s a little fuzzy, but I don’t remember doing that. But he is so prepped when he shows up on set. I mean, he has done all the work and really explored the character.

    MF: In many ways, as an ex-military and a former member of this cult, Nash is uniquely qualified for this mission. Can you talk about that and how he feels about going back to confront Bokushi?

    SE: Yeah, he is. I mean, he’s been in that world, sucked in and was really the only one to get out. So, he’s got that inside information and he’s been pulled back in. He is at the same time, I think, a very tormented character through what he’s been through, so he’s got that pulling at him, the whole movie, which makes him a very complex guy.

    Jamie Foxx in 'Tin Soldier'. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.
    Jamie Foxx in ‘Tin Soldier’. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.

    MF: Nash returns to save his wife, who he is not even sure is still alive. Is that what drives the character in your opinion?

    SE: That’s what drives him, yeah. That’s sort of the emotional rollercoaster of the film. That’s the heart of it, trying to discover the truth, get back to the truth and find out if she’s alive. Which made it, that’s like the North Star. That’s all he really cares about. He doesn’t really care about trying to break this thing up. He’s there for his own reasons to see if his wife is alive.

    MF: Can you talk about shooting the action sequences and did you do all the stunts yourself?

    SE: I think so. Not everything. There were certain stunts, and we shot this movie in Greece. I find that anytime you go into Europe, you get away with a little bit more. You get away with some bigger stunts and get away with some stuff that might not be allowed in the U.S., which always makes for a better movie because you get a bigger production value out of it. But no, there were certain stunts that they didn’t want me doing that I sort of acquiesced and said, “Oh great, let’s let someone else do that one. That one seems like it’s threading the needle a little bit.” But I try to do as much as I can. It just helps the movie. When you can do the most that you can, then the movie becomes more visceral. You don’t have to cheat things; you can do cool camera movements if you keep the actor in those stunts.

    Scott Eastwood as “Joe” in the action crime thriller 'Alarum', a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.
    Scott Eastwood as “Joe” in the action crime thriller ‘Alarum’, a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.

    MF: You’ve played characters with military backgrounds before. Do you have to retrain every time or does the training stay with you?

    SE: You brush up on it before you do gun work and before you do that stuff. I think you always brush up on it just to keep it tight and make sure that’s good. But yeah, it’s in the toolbox for sure, so that’s easy for me.

    MF: What was your experience like collaborating with director Brad Furman on set?

    SE: Fascinating. He’s very complex and very visual. He’s a fascinating guy. We had a very tough shoot, but the movie turned out to be a wild ride.

    Scott Eastwood in 'The Fate of the Furious'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
    Scott Eastwood in ‘The Fate of the Furious’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

    MF: Finally, can you give us an update on ‘Fast X: Part 2’? Have you seen a script yet or do you know when you’ll begin shooting?

    SE: I don’t know, but I know that there’s talk about it and whispers about it right now. It’s happening right now.

    Jamie Foxx in 'Tin Soldier'. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.
    Jamie Foxx in ‘Tin Soldier’. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.

    What is the plot of ‘Tin Soldiers’?

    The Bokushi (Jamie Foxx), who preaches to hundreds of veterans who have been drawn to the promise of protection and purpose under him. After several failed infiltration attempts on his impenetrable fortress, military operative Emmanuel Ashburn (Robert De Niro) recruits Nash Cavanaugh (Scott Eastwood), an ex-special forces asset who was once a disciple of The Bokushi. Nash agrees to use his insider knowledge of the enigmatic leader as he seeks vengeance on the man who took everything from him, including the love of his life.

    Who is in the cast of ‘Tin Soldiers’?

    'Tin Soldier' opens in theaters on September 12th. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.
    ‘Tin Soldier’ opens in theaters on September 12th. Photo: Samuel Goldwyn Films.

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  • Vin Diesel says Disney wants a Groot Movie

    Vin Diesel as Groot in 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.' Photo: Marvel Studios.
    Vin Diesel as Groot in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.’ Photo: Marvel Studios.

    Preview:

    • Vin Diesel says there’s a chance of a ‘Guardians’ spin-off featuring Groot.
    • He also makes mention of the campaign to film the final ‘Fast’ movie in Los Angeles.
    • The actor teased other projects he’s working on.

    Vin Diesel is not a man to let a chance to show you what he’s excited about go to waste, especially when it comes to work projects. Like his good friend –– or is it still frenemy? –– Dwayne Johnson, Diesel is fond of hitting social media to tease projects that may or may not end up on our screens.

    He was at it again recently on Instagram, touching on the fact that the opening montage of this year’s Oscars featured footage from ‘Furious 7’ as part of its tribute to movies shot in Los Angeles.

    But looking back was only part of the post, and Diesel was mostly about dropping hints about what fans can look forward to from him.

     

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    Prime among them –– according to Diesel, at least, since there has been zero official word from either Disney or Marvel, is the chance of a movie focused on the living tree creature Groot, as featured in the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ movies and who has popped up alongside his teammates elsewhere in the MCU, including ‘Avengers’ films and ‘Thor: Love & Thunder.’

    This is what Diesel had to say about the possibility:

    “Disney wants their Planet X! Which some say is Marvel’s most anticipated movie, haha. The film where Groot returns to his home planet.”

    Whether or not we actually see this happen remains to be seen; after all, Marvel is more focused on building to the new ‘Avengers’ movies and other projects.

    After all, Groot got his spin-off, in the form of animated series ‘I am Groot’ on Disney+.

    So let’s dig into what else Diesel has cooking, starting with the latest in the ‘Riddick’ franchise that began with ‘Pitch Black’ way back in 2000, and sees the actor as tough guy alien Richard B. Riddick.

    Related Article: Vin Diesel Hints at the Idea of a 12th ‘Fast & Furious’ Movie, For a Finale Trilogy

    What’s the story of ‘Riddick: Furya’?

    Vin Diesel as Riddick in 2000's 'Pitch Black.' Photo: USA Films.
    Vin Diesel as Riddick in 2000’s ‘Pitch Black.’ Photo: USA Films.

    In the new movie, Riddick finally returns to his home world, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins. But there, he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new monster — and some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.

    Who is making ‘Riddick: Furya’?

    Vin Diesel as Riddick in 2013's 'Riddick.' Photo: Universal Pictures.
    Vin Diesel as Riddick in 2013’s ‘Riddick.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Returning for the new movie is writer/director David Twohy, who has overseen all the entries so far. He’ll also produce the film alongside Diesel and his One Race company, while Rocket Science is representing the rights to the film internationally (and has already hatched several deals).

    What else is Diesel working on?

    Vin Diesel as Kaulder in 2015's 'The Last Witch Hunter.' Photo: Lionsgate.
    Vin Diesel as Kaulder in 2015’s ‘The Last Witch Hunter.’ Photo: Lionsgate.

    In addition to the new ‘Riddick’ outing, there are a number of projects vying for Diesel’s attention. He’s attached to star in an adaptation of Mattel game property ‘Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots’, a cinematic take on TV detective drama ‘Kojak’ and a new entry for extreme sports-loving hero Xander Cage in another potential ‘xXx’ outing.

    And not forgetting a nod towards a rumored follow-up to 2015’s ‘The Last Witch Hunter,’ which despite making only $147 million from a $90 million budget, is still a possibly exploitable chunk of IP for Lionsgate, and with Diesel’s name attached, may end up spawning a new adventure.

    The references to New York and directing, meanwhile, point to him finally making the aforementioned ‘Kojak’ movie happen.

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    And what about the next ‘Fast & Furious’ outing?

    Vin Diesel as Dom in 'Fast X,' directed by Louis Leterrier. Photo: Universal Pictures.
    Vin Diesel as Dom in ‘Fast X,’ directed by Louis Leterrier. Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Prime in both studio minds and sporting the biggest fan base, of course, is the long-running ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise, which last released ‘Fast X’ in 2023, and ended with a cliff-hanger touting the return of the characters for ‘Fast X: Part 2.’

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    Yet despite apparent momentum and a director attached (Louis Leterrier is back in the driver’s seat), it has seemingly stalled since then.

    The one recent development is Diesel dropping word that co-star Jordana Brewster had urged him to move filming of the apparent final ‘Fast’ movie back to where it began, in Los Angeles.

    Here’s what Diesel had to say:

    “Los Angeles is where ‘Fast and Furious’ started filming 25 years ago… And now Fast will finally return home.”

    In his more recent post, he mentions that he’s still fighting for that to happen. Naturally, there are financial considerations, but given how much Universal has spent on the movies so far, we imagine there’s going to be some movement in the near future.

    When will any of these projects hit screens?

    Vin Diesel at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Vin Diesel at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    With most of the titles still in development, your guess is as good as ours in terms of release dates.

    ‘Riddick: Furya’ appears to be on the right track, listed as filming on the IMDb, so that should see the light of day (or maybe a dark night would be more fitting?)

    And we know that Universal wants to keep the ‘Fast & Furious’ motor running, so that should be cranking cameras this summer, whether it ends up in Los Angeles or some other locale(s).

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    ‘I Am Groot,’ exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Marvel.

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  • ‘Alarum’ Exclusive Interview: Scott Eastwood

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    Opening in theaters, on demand and digital on January 17th is the new action thriller ‘Alarum’, which was directed by Michael Polish (‘The Astronaut Farmer’), and stars Scott Eastwood (‘Suicide Squad’, ‘Fast X’), Sylvester Stallone (‘Rocky’, ‘Cop Land’), Willa Fitzgerald (‘Reacher’), and Mike Colter (‘Plane’).

    Related Article: Tyrese Gibson and Scott Eastwood Talk ‘1992’ and Working with Ray Liotta

    Scott Eastwood as “Joe” in the action crime thriller 'Alarum', a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.
    Scott Eastwood as “Joe” in the action crime thriller ‘Alarum’, a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.

    Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Scott Eastwood about his work on ‘Alarum’, his first reaction to the screenplay, his character’s marriage, working with Mike Colter and their characters’ unlikely alliance, what he learned from working with the legendary Sylvester Stallone, and collaborating with the stunt team on the action sequences, as well as the future of the ‘Fast & Furious‘ franchise.

    You can watch the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch the interview.

    Scott Eastwood as “Joe” in the action crime thriller 'Alarum', a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.
    Scott Eastwood as “Joe” in the action crime thriller ‘Alarum’, a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.

    Moviefone: To begin with, what was your first reaction this screenplay, your character, and exploring the spy world?

    Scott Eastwood: Well, to be honest, I really liked the writing. I think Stallone gravitated to the writing. The way that the characters spoke it reminded me of old movies from the ’80s or ’90s. Just the writing was interesting. I will say though, this movie was supposed to take place on a tropical island and at a tropical resort. We were going to make it at the end of 2023, and I don’t know if you remember, but the economy was tight and the film market was tight, and so trying to get it made for the right budget to go and do it was a huge feat. So, the thing got switched last second to make it in a state that would give us some tax rebate and we could go and make it. So, it wasn’t exactly the way it was written, but we made it work and we changed it to Eastern Europe.

    MF: Michael Caine has said publically that he picks projects based on where they are filming. Is that something you do as well, and how disappointed were you when the production changed locations?

    SE: Oh yeah. Big time. I like warm movies. I think this movie would’ve been interesting, hot, sweaty, and sexy, but it is what it is. If you want to make a movie, sometimes you got to just roll with the punches.

    MF: In a lot of ways, ‘Alarum’ is a love story. Can you talk about that, the dynamics of Joe’s marriage to Laura, and working with Willa Fitzgerald?

    SE: It’s about their complicated relationship, right? You marry a spy and things are going to get complicated. She’s great. By the way, she’s super physical. I think she was a dancer, so she has a real control over her body. She’s just great. She’s a cool person. She’s fun.

    Willa Fitzgerald as “Lara” in the action crime thriller 'Alarum', a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.
    Willa Fitzgerald as “Lara” in the action crime thriller ‘Alarum’, a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.

    MF: Did you know Sylvester Stallone before working with him on this movie?

    SE: I believe we’d met in passing many years ago, but he was on my list. He was on the rolling list of guys I really want to work with.

    MF: What did you learn from working with him?

    SE: He’s an action icon and getting to work with a guy like that, with an iconography of that kind of body of work, it’s cool. He’s a legend, so just getting to work with him is good enough for me.

    MF: In addition to being a legendary actor, Stallone is also a very accomplished writer and director. Do you see that side of his brain working while he is acting on set?

    SE: So, people ask what kind of questions I asked him, and they were less fanfare questions and more writing and understanding material questions because he has such a good grasp of material and what makes good material versus mediocre material. You really can (see that in his work). I was telling people that the reason that his show (‘Tulsa King’) I think is so successful is because he really understands his character and his iconography, who he is, what age he is, how he should play that guy that he plays, and he makes it light, hard and fun. I think because he writes on those shows that they’re very interesting because of that.

    (L to R) Scott Eastwood as “Joe” and Sylvester Stallone as “Chester” in the action crime thriller 'Alarum', a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.
    (L to R) Scott Eastwood as “Joe” and Sylvester Stallone as “Chester” in the action crime thriller ‘Alarum’, a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.

    MF: Have you seen your process as an actor change because of working with Stallone?

    SE: I think every chance you work on a film is a good learning experience. Right? Do you pick up something? Do you pick up the way a director does something, the way an actor approaches material? There’s always learning experiences.

    MF: Can you talk about the relationship between Joe and Chester? Was Chester a mentor to Joe at one point?

    SE: Yeah, a former mentor, they did missions together, and then the spy world is full of betrayal, which I love. You never know who is going to betray who, so I thought that was interesting.

    MF: Can you talk about the unlikely alliance that Joe makes with Mike Colter’s character?

    SE: I mean look, they make an alliance I think, out of necessity. Not because they wanted to, but they got to do it. They need to stick together.

    Mike Colter as “Orlin” in the action crime thriller 'Alarum', a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.
    Mike Colter as “Orlin” in the action crime thriller ‘Alarum’, a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.

    MF: Joe has a military background, and you have appeared in other movies where your character has a similar background and you’ve prepared for those roles with weapons and military training. Since you’ve done that training in the past for other movies, do you go through that training again for each role, or does that training stay with you from movie to movie?

    SE: A lot of that stuff sort of sticks once you know it. I’ve gone through a few immersion training programs, especially with weapons and close-quarter combat training and stuff that’s stuck in my mind. It’s like once you ride a bike you know how to do it. You might need to brush up if you’re going to do a scene that’s dynamic, you might want to brush up like the day before work with somebody again just to refresh, but it comes back quick.

    MF: Can you talk about the action sequences and working on those with the stunt team? Was there any sequence that you found particularly difficult to execute?

    SE: I think it’s just always making it look good and that’s the challenge. We had a very short schedule. This movie was made in a tough economical time, so we had a very short schedule and to try to get the action to look cool and make sure it was believable and good is always tough when you have less time to do it. When you have more time to do it, you have a longer schedule, you can dial it in, you can shoot it from a lot of different angles, you have more time to tell that story and make it look cool. The pressure cooker is on the stunt guys, on the stunt team, on my stunt double, and on me. All those things we’re running and gunning and we’re trying to make it look good.

    MF: Do you like working like that, or are you more comfortable on a bigger movie where there is more time and money to get the action sequences right?

    SE: Yeah, there’s a fine line. I think you get on the ‘Fast & Furious’ sometimes and they become so disconnected from the action because you have a full second unit that could be as big as most first-unit movies and I think I like it somewhere in between. I like typically a 40-day schedule to 45-day schedule for a movie. I think it gives you enough time, but also keeps the actors connected to the action, which I think makes it look better and more realistic sometimes.

    (Clockwise, from left) Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), Han (Sung Kang), Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel), Dom (Vin Diesel), Little Brian (Leo Abelo Perry), Abuelita (Rita Moreno), Mia (Jordana Brewster), Tej (Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, back to camera) and Roman (Tyrese Gibson, back to camera) in 'Fast X,' directed by Louis Leterrier.
    (Clockwise, from left) Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), Han (Sung Kang), Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel), Dom (Vin Diesel), Little Brian (Leo Abelo Perry), Abuelita (Rita Moreno), Mia (Jordana Brewster), Tej (Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, back to camera) and Roman (Tyrese Gibson, back to camera) in ‘Fast X,’ directed by Louis Leterrier.

    MF: Finally, what has it been like for you to join the ‘Fast & Furious’ family and are you excited to start shooting ‘Fast X: Part 2’?

    SE: It’s always a great time getting to work with Vin (Diesel), Tyrese (Gibson), Ludacris and all the foes, including Jason (Momoa). It’s always fun because it is like a big family and so it’s fun to jump in and get your rounds in the ring.

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    What is the plot of ‘Alarum’?

    Two spies (Scott Eastwood and Willa Fitzgerald) go rogue so that they can get married, but their remote cabin comes under attack from various intelligence agencies, each looking for a stolen hard drive.

    Who is in the cast of ‘Alarum’?

    • Sylvester Stallone as Agent Chester
    • Scott Eastwood as Agent Joe Travers
    • Willa Fitzgerald as Agent Laura
    • Mike Colter as Orlin
    • Ísis Valverde as Bridgette
    • D. W. Moffett as Director Burbridge
    (L to R) Sylvester Stallone as “Chester,” Willa Fitzgerald as “Lara” and Scott Eastwood as “Joe” in the action crime thriller 'Alarum', a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.
    (L to R) Sylvester Stallone as “Chester,” Willa Fitzgerald as “Lara” and Scott Eastwood as “Joe” in the action crime thriller ‘Alarum’, a Lionsgate release. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate.

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  • ‘Cellar Door’ Exclusive Interview: Jordana Brewster

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    Opening in theaters and on digital November 1st is the new thriller ‘Cellar Door’, which was directed by Vaughn Stein (‘Terminal’) and stars Jordana Brewster (‘The Fast and the Furious’), Scott Speedman (‘Underworld’) and Laurence Fishburne (‘The Matrix’).

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    Jordana Brewster in 'Cellar Door'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    Jordana Brewster in ‘Cellar Door’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Jordana Brewster about her work on ‘Cellar Door’, her first reaction to the screenplay, her character’s marriage, the bargain her character makes, if she would make that same deal in her own life, working with Scott Speedman, Laurence Fishburne’s “acting tools”, and collaborating with director Vaughn Stein, as well as an update on the upcoming ‘Fast X: Part 2‘.

    You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interviews with Brewster, Scott Speedman, and director Vaughn Stein.

    (L to R) Scott Speedman and Jordana Brewster in 'Cellar Door'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    (L to R) Scott Speedman and Jordana Brewster in ‘Cellar Door’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    Moviefone: To begin with, can you talk about your first reaction to the screenplay and why you wanted to be a part of this project?

    Jordana Brewster: I really wanted to be a part of the project because Sera, my character, goes through so many different phases of life that I’ve also been through, and I understood her coping mechanisms and her desire to just push through and ignore any signs that something was awry. So, I thought playing that would be cathartic and fun.

    MF: How would you describe the marriage between Sera and John?

    JB: I think it’s really refreshing to see a marriage like this portrayed. It’s frayed, right? It’s worn in. It’s not like the beginning where it’s sexy and exciting. It’s like brushing their teeth next to each other. They’re going through the motions, they’re failing at something, and I think that’s what propels them to then say, “Let’s move and let’s get a house.” I feel like a lot of couples do that where they’re like, “Let’s just keep moving and ignore the problem.” So that’s where they’re at. I had a certain familiarity just because I quickly got along with Scott, so it felt very safe to play with the different levels of that.

    (L to R) Jordana Brewster and Scott Speedman in 'Cellar Door'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    (L to R) Jordana Brewster and Scott Speedman in ‘Cellar Door’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    MF: Can you talk about working with Scott Speedman on that relationship?

    JB: I think he was on set way before I was, and so I was talking to him before I even got to set. Then we’re both parents, so we just had a nice shorthand. I think it helps a lot to act with someone who’s willing to meet, and rehearse, and talk about the script, and is collaborative. Because you want to play tennis, you don’t want to have to do it all yourself, and you want to be able to react off someone. So that was fun with Scott. He made that very easy.

    MF: John becomes obsessed with opening the cellar door after they are told not to, but Sera isn’t bothered by it. Can you talk about why she doesn’t care about what is behind the cellar door?

    JB: I think the stakes are high for her. I keep thinking of a Jenga puzzle, and it’s like, the Jenga puzzle is gilded and it’s perfect, and she wants it to just stay in place because if she takes one tile off, the whole thing’s going to come down, and I think that’s what having the house represents for her. If she has the house, then she can get pregnant and then they will live happily ever after. But if something goes awry, they’re not going to survive. I also relate to that because I’m a control freak. I’m Type A, working on it, but I think there is this belief that like, “Oh, no, if everything’s not perfect, I’m not going to be able to handle it.” So, I think that’s why she’s so adamant about him staying away from the cellar door and to shut up about it already. I think initially she says, “Could a house make you happy?” She’s like, “No.” But I do think to some degree she thinks it can because it fits into her vision board. I think a lot of people can relate to that. “Oh, once I go to this college, I’ll be happy. Once I get this job, I’ll be happy. Once I have two kids, I’ll be happy.” Then the finish line keeps getting further and further away because of course, it’s like the old story.

    Jordana Brewster in 'Cellar Door'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    Jordana Brewster in ‘Cellar Door’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    MF: If you were in this situation in your own life, and you were offered this beautiful house, but with the agreement that you can’t look in the cellar, would you take it?

    JB: I’m too skeptical. I would think there’s a catch. Like Scott and I joked on set, we’re like, it kind of feels like it’s going to turn and become dirty. There was a point where we’re like, what does Emmett want from us? But no, I would assume there are cameras here, or I’m going to have to pay the piper at some point. So, I absolutely would not because I’m not as trusting as Sera is.

    MF: What was it like working with legendary actor Laurence Fishburne?

    JB: It was fun, because he has a gravitas but also a warmth, and he’s very generous about telling stories. He also uses acting, not tricks, but different tools to get you into a scene. So, I felt like it was also just an awesome learning experience to work with one of the greats.

    MF: Can you give me an example of one of Fishburne’s “acting tools”?

    JB: So, we shot all his scenes in one day, and we had the scene where we’re tipsy and he then brings up the awkward question of what would you do? Before rolling, he would just start laughing. Then we would start laughing and it was like this contagious thing so that by the time we began the scene, the ice was broken. So instead of talking about how he would do something, he just put it in our bodies in a way.

    Laurence Fishburne in 'Cellar Door'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    Laurence Fishburne in ‘Cellar Door’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    MF: Is that something that you might use moving forward on other projects?

    JB: Yeah, and it also teaches me that when you’re the elder on a set, it’s nice to be generous, and inclusive. On ‘Heart Eyes’ I worked with kids that were in their 20s, and I took a cue from him where it’s like we’re all here to play. It’s like the rising tide raises all ships. There’s no competition. I think that’s a very generous attitude to have. So, he’s awesome.

    MF: What was it like collaborating with director Vaughn Stein on set?

    JB: I love Vaughn. I love that he kept it very light. He’s so encouraging and wonderful. It was fun to work on such dark material with someone so loving, open, and fun.

    Jordana Brewster in 'F9'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
    Jordana Brewster in ‘F9’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

    MF: Finally, are you excited to start working on ‘Fast X: Part 2’ and reunite with that cast and crew?

    JB: Yeah. I love working on these movies. It enables me to travel, and meet amazing people, and be on the same IMDB pages as Helen Mirren and Charlize (Theron). Never did I think I’d worked with Charlize or Helen. So, it’s an unbelievable franchise to be a part of. I’m grateful and I’m excited for the next one.

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    What is the plot of ‘Cellar Door’?

    Looking for a fresh start after a miscarriage, a couple (Jordana Brewster and Scott Speedman) find themselves being gifted the house of their dreams from a wealthy homeowner (Laurence Fishburne) with one caveat – they can never open the cellar door. Whether they can live without knowing triggers shocking consequences.

    Who is in the cast of ‘Cellar Door’?

    • Jordana Brewster as Sera
    • Scott Speedman as John
    • Laurence Fishburne as Emmett
    • Katie O’Grady as Kathryn Conrad
    • Chris Conner as Paul MacManus
    (L to R) Jordana Brewster and Scott Speedman in 'Cellar Door'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    (L to R) Jordana Brewster and Scott Speedman in ‘Cellar Door’. Photo: Lionsgate.

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  • Vin Diesel’s ‘Riddick: Furya’ to Shoot This Year

    Vin Diesel as Riddick in 2013's 'Riddick.'
    Vin Diesel as Riddick in 2013’s ‘Riddick.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Preview:

    • Vin Diesel is returning to play Richard B. Riddick once more.
    • ‘Riddick: Furya’ shoots in August.
    • David Twohy returns to write and direct.

    It feels as though for the last few years Vin Diesel has mostly been spending his time working on the giant ‘Fast & Furious’ entries, with occasional breaks to step into a voice booth and lay down tracks as Groot for various Marvel projects.

    But despite some tricky personal legal issues of late (which remain unresolved), he’s pushing ahead with another of his big franchise projects, as word arrives that the next ‘Riddick’ movie is gearing up to shoot in August this year.

    Diesel has been teasing a return for Riddick on social media for a while, so the new announcement that ‘Riddick: Furya’ will finally get moving is more a confirmation of his plans.

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    What do I need to see before watching the new ‘Riddick’ movie?

    Vin Diesel as Riddick in 2000's 'Pitch Black.'
    Vin Diesel as Riddick in 2000’s ‘Pitch Black.’

    Diesel’s gruff, morally-challenged vigilante first broke out in 2000’s ‘Pitch Black’, where he had to survive on a hostile planet where bloodthirsty creatures pick off a group from a crashed spaceship as an eclipse plunges it into darkness.

    The story expanded out to explore more of the character’s backstory and pitch him against an invading empire called the Necromongers in 2004’s ‘The Chronicles of Riddick’, while 2013’s ‘Riddick’ scaled things back to more of a stripped-down survival tale on a sun-scorched planet.

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    What’s the story of ‘Riddick: Furya’?

    Thandiwe Newton and Vin Diesel in 2004's 'The Chronicles of Riddick.'
    (L to R) Thandiwe Newton and Vin Diesel in 2004’s ‘The Chronicles of Riddick.’

    In the new movie, Riddick finally returns to his home world, a place he barely remembers and one he fears might be left in ruins. But there, he finds other Furyans fighting for their existence against a new monster — and some of these Furyans are more like Riddick than he could have ever imagined.

    Who is making ‘Riddick: Furya’?

    Vin Diesel and Judi Dench in 2004's 'The Chronicles of Riddick.'
    (L to R) Vin Diesel and Judi Dench in 2004’s ‘The Chronicles of Riddick.’

    Returning for the new movie is writer/director David Twohy, who has overseen all the entries so far. He’ll also produce the film alongside Diesel and his One Race company, while Rocket Science is representing the rights to the film internationally (and has already hatched several deals).

    What else does Vin Diesel have on his schedule?

    Vin Diesel and Daniela Melchior in 'Fast X,' directed by Louis Leterrier.
    (L to R) Vin Diesel and Daniela Melchior in ‘Fast X,’ directed by Louis Leterrier.

    In addition to the new ‘Riddick’ outing, there are a number of projects vying for Diesel’s attention. He’s attached to star in an adaptation of game property ‘Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots’, a cinematic take on TV detective drama ‘Kojak’ and, of course, the grand finale to the ‘Fast’ franchise, which you would think would have sped ahead of all else but appears to be in something of a limbo situation.

    When will ‘Riddick: Furya’ be in theaters?

    Since the film has yet to lock down a domestic distributor, and filming yet to kick off, we wouldn’t expect to see this one before late 2026 at the earliest.

    Vin Diesel in 2004's 'The Chronicles of Riddick.'
    (Center) Vin Diesel in 2004’s ‘The Chronicles of Riddick.’

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  • Vin Diesel Announces ‘Fast X Part 2’ Release Date

    Vin Diesel and Daniela Melchior in 'Fast X,' directed by Louis Leterrier.
    (L to R) Vin Diesel and Daniela Melchior in ‘Fast X,’ directed by Louis Leterrier.

    With ‘Fast X’ now on its way past $600 million worldwide at top speed after a little less than a month on release, ‘Fast’ star/producer/PR maven Vin Diesel has taken to Instagram to thank fans and remind us all that this is just the first of what is planned as at least two, and as recently rumored by Vin himself, three movies. He announced that Part 2 will drive into theaters on April 4th, 2025.

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    That’s a big statement right now, since the ongoing writers’ strike means that films such as this are being delayed all over the place as scripts can’t be finished –– not that ‘Fast’ films’ strength is usually in the written word, but those stunt sequences don’t (usually) create themselves.

    Louis Leterrier, who stepped into take over ‘Fast X’ after Justin Lin departed the project early in shooting is back to direct the next one.

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    What’s the story of the next ‘Fast’ movie?

    With that script at an early stage (we’re fairly sure the team would have worked out a few elements before committing to two, and possibly three-film structure), it’s tough to say exactly what will happen.

    What we do know –– spoiler alert for anyone who has not watched ‘Fast X’ –– is that the new movie will need to resolve the various cliffhangers of the most recent film, including the fate of Roman (Tyrese Gibson), Tej (Ludacris) and Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel), last seen on a plane that crashed to the ground and Diesel’s Dom Toretto, trying to escape the watery nightmare unleashed by Dante (Jason Momoa).

    Yet perhaps more interesting in Diesel’s latest social media pronouncement is his praise for Momoa, who plays the flamboyant, vengeful villain in the latest film.

    Jason Momoa as Dante in 'Fast X', directed by Louis Leterrier.
    Jason Momoa as Dante in ‘Fast X’, directed by Louis Leterrier.

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    Following chatter that Diesel had been unhappy with how over the top Momoa took the character, worried it had hurt reactions (even though many reviews praised it), it now appears he’s more quickly looking to put out cyber-fires. “I love how expressive and collaborative all of the actors in our franchise feel coming into the World’s Saga,” he says. “Jason wanted to try something totally unique and special and ended up creating a scene stealing character that the world won’t forget.”

    Note the use of the phrase “the world’s saga” –– never one for understatement, our Vin.

    This brings to mind his beef with Dwayne Johnson, which both actors are now trying to say has been squashed, with The Rock taking to his own social media channels to announce a new solo movie for Luke Hobbs to tie in with the next ‘Fast’ film. The spin-off could arrive next year, but given the ongoing strike, we’ll wait and see.

    Vin Diesel as Dom in 'Fast X,' directed by Louis Leterrier.
    Vin Diesel as Dom in ‘Fast X,’ directed by Louis Leterrier.

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    ‘Fast X’ is produced by Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Justin Lin, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Samantha Vincent. The executive producers are Joseph M. Caracciolo, Jr., David Cain, Chris Morgan, Amanda Lewis and Mark Bomback.