Prime Video has just confirmed that it is to launch a new original UK action comedy film, Deep Cover, featuring an all-star cast including Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World, Argylle), Orlando Bloom (The Lord of the Rings), Sean Bean (“Game of Thrones”), Nick Mohammed (“Ted Lasso”), Ian McShane (John Wick), Paddy Considine (“House of the Dragon”) and Sonoya Mizuno (“Maniac,” “House of the Dragon”).
Based on an original script by Derek Connolly & Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World, Safety Not Guaranteed) with British improv duo Ben Ashenden & Alexander Owen setting the script in London, the film follows three improv actors who are hired by the police to help stage low-level stings. Their instinct to “always say yes” without breaking character plunges them deep into London’s criminal underworld.
The film will be produced by Trevorrow under his Metronome Film Co. banner alongside Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald (Men In Black, Galaxy Quest). Annys Hamilton will co-produce. Tom Kingsley, known for the groundbreaking comedy series “Stath Lets Flats”, will direct.
Production is scheduled to begin next week on the 5th of February in London and the film is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide as part of the Prime subscription. Deep Cover is the latest addition to the Prime membership.
Commenting on the announcement, Tushar Jindal, Head of Content, UK for Prime Video said, “We’re delighted to be bringing this new action comedy to our customers … With an incredible cast, a top-class creative team, and a fantastic script we know it’s going to be a hit.”
