Bridgerton and Grantchester stars team up for survival thriller sequel – and it sounds gripping
Tom Brittney, Arsema Thomas and Harriet Slater have been cast in the survival thriller Fall 2, which is a sequel to the 2022 survival psychological thriller, Fall
Grantchester star Tom Brittney and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story actress Arsema Thomas have been cast, along with Outlander: Blood of My Blood star Harriet Slater, in the highly anticipated survival thriller, Fall 2, which is a sequel to the 2022 survival psychological thriller, Fall. Directed by Michael and Peter Spierig and co-written by original Fall writer-director Scott Mann and Jonathan Frank, the upcoming film follows Jax, who connects with her late sister's friend as they attempt the infamous plank walk of Mount Kwan in Thailand.
As a big fan of both historical dramas and thrillers, it's exciting to see the stars of some of my favourite period dramas take on a completely different genre. Since stepping down as Grantchester's leading man, Tom Brittney has landed roles in some major projects, from Netflix's Back in Action to the upcoming crime drama, The Westies. I can't wait to see what he brings to Fall 2.
The film, which was shot in Thailand, follows Jax and Luce as they attempt the plank walk of Mount Kwan in Thailand.
The synopsis, via Deadline, reads: "Overwhelmed by her sister Hunter's death, Jax connects with Luce, Hunter's fearless friend. To heal, they attempt the infamous plank walk of Mount Kwan in Thailand. After a sudden rockslide leaves them stranded on a fragile plank 3000 feet in the air, Jax must confront her deepest fears and fight for survival to find closure."
Outlander: Blood of My Blood star Harriet Slater plays Jax
Who stars in Fall 2?
Harriet Slater, who is known for her roles in Belgravia: The Next Chapter and Outlander: Blood of My Blood, leads the cast as Jax. She's joined by Arsema Thomas (Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Redeeming Love) as Luce.
Tom Brittney (Grantchester) also stars in the film, although details about his character have yet to be revealed.
Details about Tom Brittney's character have yet to be revealed
What have the creatives said about the film?
Producer James Harris of Tea Shop Productions praised the "dynamic" cast in a statement. "We are delighted to be working with the extremely talented Spierig Brothers and this incredibly dynamic cast to introduce the next chapter in the Fall franchise," he said. "With Michael and Peter's vision, we hope to bring a bigger and even more vertigo-inducing experience to audiences."
Meanwhile, the Spierig Brothers expressed their eagerness to continue the journey of the first film. "We were huge fans of the first film and couldn't wait to continue the journey," they said. "Our aim was to capture the same intensity that Scott Mann and his team established in the original, while adding new, layered characters who will connect with audiences as they endure extreme and terrifying heights."
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