Alan Ritchson’s new sci-fi action movieWar Machinehas begun filming in Australia, with theReacherstar portraying an Army Ranger in a difficult selection program. Ritchson has become a key action star in the last few years, having just filmedReacherseason 3and starring this year in Guy Ritchie’sThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. One of his upcoming roles includesWar Machine, a sci-fi movie where he stars as an Army Ranger, part of a team going through a difficult selection program.
Now,Varietyhas confirmed filming forWar Machinehas begun in Australia, with Ritchson starring alongside Dennis Quaid, Stephen James, Jai Courtney, and Esai Morales. Australian actors Blake Richardson, Keiynan Lonsdale, and Daniel Webber also star in the film, which is directed, co-written, and produced by filmmaker Patrick Hughes (The Hitman’s Bodyguard).Filming will take place in Bright, Myrtleford, Melborune, and Docklands Studios until December, while additional filming will take place in New Zealand in November and December.
War Machineis planned to arrive in Australian theaters via Roadshow Films, before being released worldwide on Netflix.
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Quaid and Morales will be portraying commanding officers in the Army during the upcoming movie, while Ritchson and the other stars will portray Rangers taking on the difficult challenge.One major element of the movie is the job creation that comes with its production, an estimated 2,100 opportunities in Victoria alone, anticipated to put A$43 million (or about $49 million) into the state’s economy alone. Its support by the Victorian Government via VicScreen’s Victorian Screen Initiative also confirms its importance for the country’s entertainment industry, beyond its leading stars and intriguing premise.
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The movie will also be the first produced under Hughes' new Huge Film production company, founded by the director, co-writer James Beaufort, and producer Greg McLean. While unclear how the movie will fare compared toRitchson’s best movies and TV shows, its funding and filming in Australia seems to be an important facet of the country’s entertainment industry. While not much is known about the story the film will be telling, it seems like it will be a major release for the country, alongside a new action movie under its star’s belt.
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Even though the movie is shrouded in mystery, Ritchson seems like the perfect fit for an Army Ranger potentially battling an unclear sci-fi threat. SinceWar Machinewill have plenty of other familiar faces in it as well, the Netflix original will seemingly offer plenty of intriguing action sequences within its Australian setting. With more information likely to arrive as filming gets underway, the promising addition to its star’s career seems like it will be just as important for the nation he’s filming in as well.
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War Machine: Released in 2017, War Machine follows a rock star general determined to achieve victory in the complex war in Afghanistan. Inspired by the true story of General Stanley McChrystal, the film offers a glimpse into the intricate mechanisms of modern military operations.
