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  • Chris Pine to Star in Action Movie ‘Run the Night’

    Chris Pine in 'Poolman'. Photo: Vertical Entertainment.
    Chris Pine in ‘Poolman’. Photo: Vertical Entertainment.

    Preview:

    • Chris Pine will star in ‘Run the Night.’
    • He’ll play a man who is accused of crossing Dutch mobsters.
    • Robert Alonzo is directing the movie.

    It feels like a couple of years since we’ve seen Chris Pine on our screens. And indeed, it has been –– see the section on his recent career below.

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    But if Pine has anything to do with it, the lack of him in movie theaters could be coming to an end sooner rather than later.

    According to Variety, he’s attached to a new thriller called ‘Run the Night,’ which will find him as someone who gets in deep with the Dutch mob (yes, there is a Dutch mob and we don’t mean the Pennsylvania Dutch) and ends up having to fight to protect his family.

    The new movie will be directed by Robert Alonzo, a hugely well-respected second unit director and stunt coordinator who had worked on major titles including ‘Deadpool,’ ‘The Batman’ and ‘The Flash,’ to name a few. Most recently he handled the action for ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ and clearly impressed Marvel enough that he’s busy on ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’

    Which does make us wonder when he’ll be available to shoot this new movie, since we can’t imagine ‘Doomsday’ will be a short production span. Still, Pine has other work to get on with while he waits.

    This new thriller comes from Todd Lieberman of Hidden Pictures, who will produce alongside his company’s president Alex Young, while Pine and Ian Gotler will be involved behind the scenes via their Barry Linen banner. Lionsgate has snapped up international rights.

    Related Article: Chris Pine is Going ‘Nowhere Fast’ in New Crime Thriller From Noah Hawley

    What’s the plot of ‘Run the Night’?

    Chris Pine stars in 'Wish.'
    Chris Pine stars in ‘Wish.’

    The new movie follows a banker (Pine), accused of betraying the Penose (the Dutch mob), who is dumped naked in the heart of Amsterdam with a $10 million bounty on his head.

    Hunted by the city’s most violent gangs, he must fight his way across the city by dawn to save the lives of his wife and child — a mission that reveals he was never just the money guy.

    John Glenn and Alex Davidson, wrote the script, based on a story by Glenn. The former has worked on the likes ofJohn Glenn ‘Eagle Eye’ and 2008’s ‘The Lazarus Project,’ which he also directed. And he’s currently the executive producer of Lionsgate Television’s new ‘Robin Hood’ series.

    Davidson, meanwhile, has one other credit, an untitled project in development about Peter Buckley, the most losing boxer in history.

    ‘Run the Night’: the star and filmmakers speak

    Chris Pine as Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick in Outlaw King. Credit: Netflix
    Chris Pine as Robert Bruce, Earl of Carrick in Outlaw King. Credit: Netflix

    Here’s Pine’s comment on making the new movie, which will see him reunite with Alonzo after the latter handled second unit on 2009’s ‘Star Trek’:

    “I love this story, character, and reuniting with Rob. There are so many places for this character to go, and I’m excited about the possibilities of bringing him to life on the big screen.”

    And this is what Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson had to say about the new project:

    “Chris is an incredible actor and has the perfect combination of warmth and physicality needed to bring this role to life. We’re proud to be the home of Todd Lieberman’s Hidden Pictures and to be partnering with him and the exceptionally talented filmmaking team on this riveting and explosive action thriller.”

    Finally, producer (and Hidden Pictures boss) Todd Lieberman said this:

    “Rob Alonzo is the next great action director. With Rob’s talent behind the camera and our movie star Chris in front, I’m excited by what we have in store for audiences.”

    Where else can we see Chris Pine?

    Chris Pine plays Edgin in 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' from Paramount Pictures and eOne.
    Chris Pine plays Edgin in ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ from Paramount Pictures and eOne.

    Pine, who might still be best known for his role as Captain Kirk in the aforementioned ‘Star Trek’ and its sequels, had a busy 2023.

    He voiced the villainous Magnifico in Disney’s animated ‘Wish,’ won plenty of praise playing the misunderstood Edgin in ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ and made his own directorial debut with quirky comedy drama ‘Poolman’ which if we’re being charitable didn’t exactly win over critics or audiences.

    Most recently, he was involved in comedy short film ‘What’s the Deal with Birds?’ as a producer and voice talent.

    The actor worked on director Carolina Cavalli’s ‘The Kidnapping of Arabella,’ which also features Benedetta Porcaroli, though that has yet to lock down a release date.

    Beyond that (and ‘Run the Night’) he has a few movies on his To Do list, including the long-developing new entry in the ‘Star Trek’ franchise.

    He’s also in the cast list for Noah Hawley’s new crime thriller ‘Nowhere Fast,’ about a small-town criminal who inadvertently kills the nephew of his boss.

    When will ‘Run the Night’ be in theaters?

    Since production company Hidden Pictures and international rights holders Lionsgate will put the movie up for sale to prospective distributors at this year’s Cannes Market, we’ll have to wait and see when it might land on screens.

    Chris Pine in 2009's 'Star Trek'. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
    Chris Pine in 2009’s ‘Star Trek’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

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  • Chris Pine Starring in ‘Nowhere Fast’

    Chris Pine plays Edgin in 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' from Paramount Pictures and eOne.
    Chris Pine plays Edgin in ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ from Paramount Pictures and eOne.

    Preview:

    • Chris Pine is to lead ‘Nowhere Fast.’
    • He’ll play a small-time crook in the new thriller.
    • ‘Fargo’ boss Noah Hawley is writing and directing the movie.

    Chris Pine, it would appear loves a good Texas-set crime thriller where characters get in over their heads in a dangerous situation.

    He played a desperate rancher-turned-bank robber in 2016’s ‘Hell or High Water’ and, per Variety, now he’s landed the lead role of a small-time crook in new thriller ‘Nowhere Fast.’

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    And there are further connections beyond the locale and the (relatively) recent time period –– while the 2016 effort was scripted by Taylor Sheridan, currently the overlord of rugged television thanks to his ever-expanding ‘Yellowstone’ franchise and other projects, this new film comes via Noah Hawley, no stranger to small screen success himself thanks to ‘Fargo’ and ‘Legion.’

    And ‘Nowhere Fast’ certainly feels fairly locked into Pine’s wheelhouse –– while he has done some bigger movies, he’s often found in smaller titles that give him a chance to stretch himself.

    Related Article: Director Chris Pine and Danny DeVito Talk Comedy/Mystery ‘Poolman’

    What’s the story of ‘Nowhere Fast’?

    Chris Pine in 'Poolman'. Photo: Vertical Entertainment.
    Chris Pine in ‘Poolman’. Photo: Vertical Entertainment.

    With Hawley writing and aiming to direct, the film will follow a criminal who inadvertently kills the nephew of his boss in Texas.

    Sounds to us like Pine will be a man with a decent core who has turn to crime and ends up confronting, the arrogant, violent spawn of his overseer. Isn’t that usually how these things end up going? Plus he might try to get away, but the movie’s title suggest he won’t have too much luck.

    Hawley will also produce via his 26 Keys Productions with the funding coming from 30West, which financed Pine’s ‘The Contractor,’ looking to co-represent the U.S. rights for ‘Nowhere Fast’ alongside CAA Media Finance. AGC International, the international sales arm of independent studio AGC Studios, will represent the foreign rights.

    What else is Chris Pine attached to?

    Chris Pine in 2009's 'Star Trek'. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
    Chris Pine in 2009’s ‘Star Trek’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    Pine has been somewhat quiet in the last year –– his only efforts recently have been a BMW ad and narration duties on an upcoming short about birds.

    Before that he impressed as the seemingly benevolent-but-secretly-scheming king in Disney’s ‘Wish’ (which didn’t exactly set the box office aflame) and also tried his hand at writing and directing himself in the poorly-received ‘Poolman.’

    Currently, the actor is at work on a new drama called ‘The Kidnapping of Arabella’ about an Italian woman named Holly who is convinced she’s the wrong version of herself until meeting a 7-year-old girl changes her perspective. That one is written and directed by Carolina Cavalli.

    But perhaps what most fans want to know is whether Pine will finally return alongside his castmates for another ‘Star Trek’ movie set in the “Kelvin Timeline” established by J.J. Abrams’ 2009 reboot of the classic sci-fi show in big screen form.

    When asked by Business Insider about the status of it, Pine had this to say:

    “I honestly don’t know. There was something in the news of a new writer coming on board. I thought there was already a script, but I guess I was wrong, or they decided to pivot. As it’s always been with ‘Trek,’ I just wait and see.”

    The fourth ‘Trek’ outing with Pine and co. is listed as in pre-production on the IMDb, but like them, we’ll have to see if that pans out into an actual movie.

    What else does Noah Hawley have going on?

    Xenomorph in 20th Century Studios' 'Alien: Romulus.' Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
    Xenomorph in 20th Century Studios’ ‘Alien: Romulus.’ Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    You might wonder how Hawley has time for a movie project given how much TV work he’s involved with. While it’s certainly less than Sheridan’s sprawling empire, it’s not nothing.

    In addition to the ongoing crime calamities of ‘Fargo’ (inspired, of course, by the Coen brothers classic and using an anthology format per season with the occasional link to tell stories of bungled robberies etc.), he’s also been busy overseeing an ambitious extension of another franchise.

    This summer will see the launch of his new FX/Hulu series ‘Alien: Earth,’ which is set closer to the present day than any of the movies about rampaging xenomorphs.

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    With ‘Alien’ director (and franchise gatekeeper) Ridley Scott giving the project his endorsement as an executive producer the new show tracks what happens when a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth. A young woman and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat.

    The likes of Timothy Olyphant, Sydney Chandler, Essie Davis and Alex Lawther are aboard the show.

    Here’s what Hawley has said about Alien: Earth:

    “There’s something about seeing a Xenomorph in the wilds of Earth with your own eyes. That is truly chilling to think of it moving here among us, and so I can’t tell you under what circumstances you’ll see that, but you’ll see it — and you’re going to lock your door that night.”

    When will ‘Nowhere Fast’ be in theaters?

    With the movie still at the casting stage and rights on sale, there is no word yet on when this new crime thriller might be making its way to theaters.

    We’d guess it could start shooting –– even given Hawley’s packed schedule –– this year and could potentially be out by awards season, but seems more likely to arrive in 2026.

    Chris Pine stars in 'Wish.'
    Chris Pine stars in ‘Wish.’

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  • ‘Poolman’ Interview: Chris Pine and Danny DeVito

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    Opening in theaters on May 10th is the new comedy/mystery ‘Poolman,’ which was written, directed, and stars Chris Pine (‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’). The cast also includes Annette Bening (‘Nyad’), Danny DeVito (‘Dumbo’), and Jennifer Jason Leigh (‘The Hateful Eight’).

    Related Article: Actor Chris Pine Talks New Action Movie ‘The Contractor’

    Chris Pine and Danny DeVito talk 'Poolman'.
    (L to R) Chris Pine and Danny DeVito talk ‘Poolman’.

    Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with actor and director Chris Pine and Danny DeVito about their work on ‘Poolman,’ why Pine wanted to direct it, how it’s a lover letter to Los Angeles, and DeVito’s experience being directed by Pine.

    You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interviews with Pine, DeVito, Jennifer Jason Leigh and DeWanda Wise.

    Chris Pine in 'Poolman'.
    Chris Pine in ‘Poolman’. Photo: Vertical Entertainment.

    Moviefone: To begin with, Chris, how long have you been interested in directing and how did things come together for you to direct ‘Poolman’?

    Chris Pine: I’ve never thought about directing, and the stars aligned because of COVID, really. I had an idea for a pool man named Darren Barrenman that shot around in my brain for two years. Then COVID hit and I was bored and going through a lot of stuff personally. I decided to make it happen, and I tried to hire a writer, but he didn’t really work out, so I decided to write it with my writing partner. Then as I was writing it, I was thinking about it visually, so then it just felt like what I had to do.

    MF: Chris, you’ve called this movie a love letter to Los Angeles. What did you want to say the City of Angels with this film?

    CP: They say write about what you know, so I wrote about Los Angeles and about actors and failed actors and directors and failed directors. It was just the world that I grew up in in Los Angeles, which was kind of one foot on the “Boulevard of Dreams” and one foot in the “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.” So, I know this adjacent Hollywood that people know that’s the deep Valley, that’s actors trying to make a buck, who aren’t getting hired. This is my ode less to Los Angeles in many ways, and my ode to them, the people that come to this city and want to be famous and to have their stories heard, and don’t. I’m also a big preservation buff and a lover of Los Angeles architecture of old and not of what we’re doing now. I’m a lover of what we call the red trolley car system back in the day, which if you’ve seen ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ you know how that story went. This is my ode to a time in Los Angeles that I love and to a version of Los Angeles that I’m familiar with.

    Chris Pine and Danny DeVito in 'Poolman'.
    (L to R) Chris Pine and Danny DeVito in ‘Poolman’. Photo: Vertical Entertainment.

    MF: Danny, you are originally from New Jersey, but you’ve lived in Los Angeles for a long time. Did you get the vibe of what Chris was going for when you first read the screenplay?

    Danny DeVito: Yeah, big time. There was a vibe with the Biltmore Hotel and the whole idea of the little place that Annette Bening and I, where we live, where he is working as the pool man. So, all of that, the little motels that you find popped up around Los Angeles and the restaurants, and the architecture also really got me. But I think the big thing about coming here and trying to get things going, because it’s the “Boulevard of Dreams”, and broken dreams as well. In that element in the story, from (my character) Jack’s point of view, I tried over and over to make the film that I really wanted. He gives me the opportunity to do it because he is like a dog after a bone about this city thing. Pulling back the onion on that mystery winds up giving me my movie because he finds himself, which is really what basically the inside of this movie is about. The outside is all the architecture and the characters and the fun, but the inside is deeply embedded in what he must find, and that’s himself.

    MF: Finally, Danny, as an actor who has also directed, what was it like for you to work with Chris as a filmmaker and do you like working with directors who are also actors?

    Danny DeVito: Yes. It’s always good. I think that every director, no matter whether you are an actor or not, should take an acting class. You should figure out what it’s like to be on the other side, on this side of the camera and that side. If you want to direct, you should know what this side’s going through. So, if you know that, a lot of actors become directors. Most actors know what an actor goes through, and that makes it a better experience.

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    What is the plot of ‘Poolman’?

    A pool cleaner (Chris Pine) in Los Angeles uncovers a sizeable water heist, one in the same vein as ‘Chinatown’.

    Who is in the cast of ‘Poolman’?

    • Chris Pine as Darren Barrenman
    • Annette Bening as Diane
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh as Susan
    • Danny DeVito as Jack
    • DeWanda Wise as June Del Rey
    • John Ortiz as Wayne
    • Ray Wise as Mr. Van Patterson
    • Juliet Mills as Mrs. Van Patterson
    Chris Pine in 'Poolman'.
    Chris Pine in ‘Poolman’. Photo: Vertical Entertainment.

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