Get ready for a thrilling father-son showdown! Vendôme Pictures, the studio behind CODA and the original Lord of War, has just dropped some exciting news. Sylvia Hoeks, known for her roles in Blade Runner 2049 and The Girl in the Spider's Web, and Greg Tarzan Davis, who starred in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and Top Gun: Maverick, are joining the cast of Lords of War, the highly anticipated sequel to Andrew Niccol's 2005 crime thriller. And here's where it gets even more intriguing...
Lords of War promises an intense battle between generations. Nicolas Cage, the Academy Award-winning actor, will reprise his role as the notorious gunrunner Yuri Orlov, but this time, he's facing off against his own son, played by the talented Bill Skarsgård. And this is the part most people miss - the son isn't just trying to make amends for his father's actions; he's aiming to surpass them. Anton, the son, is not only selling guns but is also building a mercenary army to intervene in America's Middle East conflicts. Talk about a family feud with global consequences!
The official synopsis, courtesy of Vendôme Pictures, teases a bitter rivalry between father and son, even over the same woman. Who will emerge victorious when these two go head-to-head? Yuri Orlov, the character Cage portrays, is inspired by several real-life arms dealers, adding an extra layer of complexity to this already captivating story.
Principal photography for Lords of War is set to begin later this month in Belgium and Morocco. The original producers, Philippe Rousselet and Fabrice Gianfermi, are back on board with Nicolas Cage's Saturn Films. Bill Skarsgård is also on board as an executive producer.
For those unfamiliar with Sylvia Hoeks, she recently wrapped up So Much for Love, directed by Lina Roessler. The film also stars Finn Wittrock and Tim Bensch, and it tells the story of a wealthy bachelor, Sam Davies, who learns a hard lesson when he turns 35 and is forced to fend for himself. As for Greg Tarzan Davis, he made his feature film debut in The Call of the Wild, alongside Harrison Ford, and has since appeared in big-budget films like Top Gun: Maverick and Mission: Impossible.
So, are you buzzing with excitement for Lords of War? What are your thoughts on the addition of Sylvia Hoeks and Greg Tarzan Davis to the cast? Don't be shy; share your thoughts in the comments below! We'd love to hear your predictions and opinions on this upcoming thriller.
Source: Vendôme Pictures
