The upcoming sci-fi epic from writer and directorZack Snyderis already looking to be one of the most star-studded films in the coming years, and it just added more.Deadlineis reporting that Netflix film has addedEd Skreinto the cast, replacingRupert Friend. It is also being reported thatCleopatra Coleman,Fra Fee, andRhian Reeshave also joined the film’s cast.
Rebel Moonis said to take place in a peaceful colony out in the distant parts of space. But, when the colony finds its existence threatened by an evil ruler with a powerful army, they send a young woman to get help from the warriors of the surrounding planets. The film is the first to come from a first-look deal signed by Snyder’s production company, The Stone Quarry Productions, with Netflix. The script was written by Snyder withShay HattenandKurt Johnstadbased on a story by Snyder and Johnstad.
Backin February it was announced that Friend was playing the main villainof the film, but now it seems Skrein has replaced him due to scheduling conflicts. Not much is known about the character except that they are said to be leading the armies attacking the colony. Details on the characters being played by Coleman, Fee, and Rees have yet to be disclosed.
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Skrein is known for his roles in films likeDeadpool,Alita: Battle Angel, andIf Beale Street Could Talk. Coleman recently appeared in the Hulu drama seriesDopesickand has also starred in other series likeThe Last Man on EarthandWhite Famous. Fee recently played one of the main antagonists in the Marvel Disney+ seriesHawkeye. He has also been seen in movies likeLes Misérables,Boys from County Hell, andCinderella. Rees is known for her role in the 2018Halloweenand can next be seen inJordan Peele’sNopeandDamien Chazelle’sBabylon. They are joining a cast already filled to the brim with talent that includesSofia Boutella,Charlie Hunnam,Djimon Hounsou,Doona Bae,Ray Fisher,Stuart Martin,Cary Elwes,Corey Stoll,Michiel Huisman, andAlfonso Herrera.
Rebel Moonwill be directed by Snyder, whose previous credits include300,Man of Steel, andZack Snyder’s Justice League. He will also be producing the film withDeborah SnyderandWesley Collerfor The Stone Quarry withEric Newmanserving as a producer for Grand Electric. Executive producers on the film includeBergen Swanson,Hatten, Johnstad,Sarah Bowen, andOri Marmur.
