Renny Harlin, the filmmaker behind Die Hard 2 and Cliffhanger, is returning to action thriller territory with Evac. The upcoming prison rescue thriller will follow a medical specialist and a wounded inmate forced to fight for survival after their medical helicopter crash-lands in a dangerous prison yard.
Harlin is attached to direct the film, which was announced by Deadline. Sidney King (Skyfire) wrote the screenplay, and casting discussions are underway, with filming targeted for 2027.
What is Evac about?
The official synopsis reads
“a medical specialist must team up with a wounded inmate she was sent to rescue after their medical helicopter crash-lands in a volatile prison yard. Together, the mismatched duo must survive the night and fight their way out amidst a dangerous, unfolding prison conspiracy.”
What has Renny Harlin said about Evac?
Harlin, whose credits also include A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Deep Blue Sea, and The Long Kiss Goodnight, told Deadline,
“The script by Sidney King is a non-stop adrenaline rush. It combines an intense, ticking-clock rescue mission with deep, character-driven stakes. The moment that chopper goes down, the audience will be trapped right there in the yard with our heroes. I’ve always loved high-octane stories where everyday professionals are thrown into extraordinary, survival-stakes environments.”
Who is producing Evac?
Evac is being produced by Michael Roccio and Robert Dean for uStudios, alongside producing partners Dawn Bursteen and Alan B. Bursteen of Milestone Studios.
Roccio praised Harlin’s experience with suspense and action:
“We are thrilled to have Renny Harlin directing Evac. He is a true master of cinematic suspense and grand-scale action. Sidney has crafted a brilliant pressure-cooker world that balances prison politics with raw survival prowess. We are confident Evac will become an unforgettable theatrical experience for action fans worldwide.”
What are Renny Harlin’s latest movies?
Harlin has continued working across action and horror in recent years. His latest projects include The Beast, starring Samuel L. Jackson, the shark thriller Deep Water, starring Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley, and Lionsgate’s The Strangers horror trilogy.
When will Evac begin filming?
Casting discussions are underway for Evac, with filming aimed for 2027. No cast members or release date have been announced yet.
With Renny Harlin on board to bring a high-stakes action thriller story to the screen, Evac is already sounding like a good time. Are you interested in this project? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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