EFM 2017: Chronicle Star Will Attach to New Feature
Steve Barton
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More sci-fi-fueled fear is coming our way by means of Attach, starring Chronicle‘s Alex Russell. The flick will be heading to the European Film Market, and we have all the details you need right here.
From the Press Release:
Chris Gorak will direct the sci-fi thriller Attach, which is based on his original script and will star Alex Russell (Chronicle). Adam Schroeder (Chronicle, Sleepy Hollow, The Truman Show) will produce under his Adam Schroeder Entertainment banner alongside Rob Paris (The Blackcoat’s Daughter, I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives in The House) of Paris Film, Inc. Highland Film Group will handle international sales and introduce the project to buyers in Berlin. UTA Independent, which has been dominant at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, will rep the U.S. rights.
Star athlete Daniel Townsend (Russell) undergoes an experimental surgery that permanently attaches a cutting-edge bionic arm and leg to his body after he loses his own in a car accident. But when he realizes the advanced intelligent prosthetics may have a destructive mind of their own, Daniel’s rehabilitation quickly transforms into a desperate fight to save himself and everyone around him.
“We’re going to explore the most current and innovative science and technology in this film,” says Adam Schroeder. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of Chris Gorak’s provocative vision and distinctive worldview. Having the brilliant Alex Russell on board to star takes Attach to the next level, and I can’t wait for Highland Film Group to share this exciting project with buyers at the EFM next week.”
Director Chris Gorak said: “Attach is unique and timely; it combines all of the gripping elements of a classic sci-fi thriller and the exciting technological breakthroughs of today. Alex Russell is such a fresh talent; working with him will be an exceptional experience. I look forward to the collaboration and bringing the character of Daniel Townsend to life.”
Gorak made his directorial debut on the 2006 Sundance Film Festival hit Right at Your Door, which was released by Lionsgate. In 2010 he went on to direct the Regency and Summit film The Darkest Hour starring Emile Hirsch, Max Minghella, and Joel Kinnaman. Throughout his career Gorak has worked as both an Art Director and Production Designer for the likes of David Fincher, Stephen Spielberg, and The Coen Brothers. His credits include the new TV series “Taken,” Fight Club, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Tombstone, Blade: Trinity, and Minority Report, among others.
Russell made his screen debut in 2010 in the Australian film Wasted on the Young and subsequently starred in the Carrie remake for MGM and Screen Gems as well as the sci-fi thriller Chronicle for Twentieth Century Fox, which became a breakout worldwide box office hit. Russell will next be seen in Joseph Kosinski’s drama Granite Mountain starring Jeff Bridges, Josh Brolin, and Miles Teller; Greg McLean’s thriller Jungle co-starring Daniel Radcliffe; and Del Kathryn Barton’s Red, an experimental short film co-starring Cate Blanchett.
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