Luke Evans and Noomi Rapace are set to reunite for the exhilarating action-thriller "Traction," helmed by the talented writer-director Lorraine Darrow. Having previously shared the screen in the 2019 heart-wrenching drama "Angel of Mine," Evans and Rapace are poised to ignite once again with their compelling performances.
Evans, whose credits span a diverse range of films including the enchanting "Beauty and the Beast," the enigmatic "Nine Perfect Strangers," the intense "Criminal," and the captivating "Weekend in Taipei," brings his unique charm and depth to each role. Rapace, renowned for her powerhouse performances in "Close," the groundbreaking "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," and the thrilling "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," continues to captivate audiences with her versatility and intensity.
In "Traction," a character-driven narrative brimming with suspense, Rapace embodies Kate, a former U.S. soldier at the helm of a critical humanitarian mission in war-torn Chechnya. As the mission takes a perilous detour, Kate finds herself entangled with a cynical American war photographer, masterfully portrayed by Evans, along with a schoolteacher and her injured student. Together, they must navigate a treacherous landscape, evading both Russian forces and guerrilla fighters, in a race against time.
Production for this edge-of-your-seat thriller is gearing up to commence in Spain this August. WestEnd Films is actively managing worldwide sales and showcasing "Traction" to potential buyers at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The film is produced by a formidable team comprising Janette Day of CrossDay Productions, Dennis Davidson under his Elizabeth Bay Production banner, and Simon Moseley.
Recalling their previous collaboration in Kim Farrant's psychological thriller "Angel of Mine," Rapace portrayed an emotionally turmoiled woman convinced that her neighbor's daughter was her own, Considered lost to her eternally, this compelling narrative, a reinterpretation of the 2008 French film "L'empreinte de L'Ange," featured Rapace and Evans entwined in a harrowing custody war that pushed the boundaries of their acting prowess to their very limits..
Evans is represented by Anonymous Content, United Agents, and CAA, while Rapace is represented by Gersh, Tapestry, and Narrative. Her deal for "Traction" was skillfully negotiated by Kurt Selling at Behind The Scene, ensuring that this dynamic duo will once again captivate and thrill audiences worldwide.
