Russell Crowe has taken the reins as director of upcoming thriller “Poker Face.” Applying strict Covid-safe Guidelines, filming is now taking place on location around Sydney, Australia, and at the city’s Fox Studios.
Set in the world of high stakes poker and international finance, Crowe stars as a tech billionaire caught in a risky card game.
The cast also includes Liam Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky and Wu-Tang Clan frontman RZA, a long-time friend of Crowe’s. While Hemsworth and RZA’s roles are not clear, it has been reported by local press that Pataky plays a glamorous croupier.
While the original script was set in Miami, it is believed Crowe pushed producer Arclight Films to switch the setting to Sydney where the film could showcase the city’s impressive landmarks. The film is also reported to include a car chase that plays out across the city.
Crowe previously directed the...
Set in the world of high stakes poker and international finance, Crowe stars as a tech billionaire caught in a risky card game.
The cast also includes Liam Hemsworth, Elsa Pataky and Wu-Tang Clan frontman RZA, a long-time friend of Crowe’s. While Hemsworth and RZA’s roles are not clear, it has been reported by local press that Pataky plays a glamorous croupier.
While the original script was set in Miami, it is believed Crowe pushed producer Arclight Films to switch the setting to Sydney where the film could showcase the city’s impressive landmarks. The film is also reported to include a car chase that plays out across the city.
Crowe previously directed the...
- 7/30/2021
- by Katherine Tulich
- Variety Film + TV
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