Kellan Lutz to Star in Faith-Based 'The Rescue' at TIFF — SkimNews
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- Premiere Entertainment Group is introducing faith-based survival thriller "The Rescue" to international buyers at the TIFF market on an exclusive basis
- Kellan Lutz, known for the Twilight franchise and The Expendables 3, is attached to lead the ensemble cast
- Production on the film is scheduled to begin in New Zealand in January 2027, with the ensemble currently coming together
- The synopsis: a violent storm leaves a rescue team stranded on a frozen Alaskan mountain, with survival testing both endurance and faith
- Darren Simmonds and Jared van Berkel are set to direct from a screenplay written by van Berkel, with Simon Ambridge, Anton Steel, and van Berkel producing
- Elias Axume, CEO of Premiere Entertainment Group, said the film has "a recognizable star, an expansive survival story, and a powerful emotional message" that international audiences respond to
Why it matters: For Premiere Entertainment Group, this TIFF launch targets international buyers ahead of a January 2027 New Zealand shoot, with Kellan Lutz's Twilight-era global recognition and the faith-based survival niche positioned to drive pre-sales. The early casting attachment signals Premiere is packaging the project as a star-driven international title rather than a domestic faith-market play.
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