EXCLUSIVE: Simon West’s (Con Air) World War II espionage action-adventure Fortitude began principal photography on September 8 in London and has assembled an eye-catching cast.
The ensemble comprises Matthew Goode (The Imitation Game), Ed Skrein (Jurassic World: Rebirth), Jordi Mollà (Mobland), Alice Eve (Star Trek Into Darkness), Michael Sheen (Frost/Nixon), Art Malik (True Lies), Lukas Haas (Inception), Adrian Topol (Franz + Polina), Emilio Sakraya (Sixty Minutes), Paul Anderson (Peaky Blinders), Ben Kingsley (Ghandi) and Nicolas Cage (Con Air).
The movie is based on the true story of British Intelligence operatives using unprecedented strategic operations to fool Nazi leadership and help change the course of World War II. With historical consultation from Joshua Levine (Dunkirk), the film follows the brilliance of British Army officers Dudley Clarke and Thomas Argyll “Tar” Robertson, who deployed an elaborate web of deception campaigns, including fictitious armies, fake military equipment, and a network of double agents to mislead Nazi Intelligence. Among them was Yugoslavian playboy Dusko Popov, a real-life double agent, who is said to have inspired Ian Fleming’s James Bond character.
Screenplay comes from Simon Afram (Lear Rex), who is also producing alongside Georgette Turner (location manager, Wonder Woman), Reza Roohi (ATL Hustle), and Edward Kahl (Queen of Manhattan). Executive producers include Bianca Goodloe and David Scaramanga. Casting is by Rich Mento, CSA. Goodloe Law is legal counsel and the production company of record is listed as Op-Fortitude Ltd.
“We are excited to bring together such a remarkable ensemble. Their chemistry and depth, paired with West’s direction, elevate this story into something truly gripping and unforgettable,” said producer Simon Afram.
Cage is represented by WME, Stride Management, and Patrick Knapp. Goode is represented by CAA and 42. Skrein is represented by WME, 42, and Johnson Shapiro. Eve is represented by Artist Rights Group (ARG), Linden Entertainment, Verve Talent and Literary Agency. Mollà is represented by IAG and Creative Partners Group. Sheen is represented by CAA, Link Entertainment, and Schreck Rose.
Ben Kingsley is represented by Independent Talent Group and CAA. Malik is represented by United Agents. Haas is represented by Paradigm Talent Agency, LBI Entertainment, and Yorn, Levine. Anderson is represented by Never-Before Talent Agency. Topol is represented by Fischer & Partner Agency Germany. Sakraya is represented by Independent Talent Group, Done Deal Entertainment, and Artist International Group.
