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Hypnotic
Directed byRobert Rodriguez
Written by
Produced by
  • Jeff Robinov
  • John Graham
  • Guy Daniella
  • Robert Rodriguez
  • Mark Gill
  • Racer Rodriguez
Starring
CinematographyPablo Berron
Edited by
  • Robert Rodriguez
  • Rocket Rodriguez
Music byRebel Rodriguez
Production
companies
Distributed bySolstice Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$60–80 million[1]

Hypnotic is an upcoming American science fiction action thriller film directed by Robert Rodriguez, and written by Max Borenstein, and Robert and Racer Rodriguez. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Ben Affleck, Alice Braga, Hala Finley, Dayo Okeniyi, William Fichtner, and JD Pardo.

Hypnotic is a joint-venture production between Solstice Studios, Studio 8, Troublemaker Studios, Ingenious Media, Hoosegow Productions, and will be released theatrically in the United States by Solstice Studios.

Premise

A detective becomes entangled in a mystery involving his missing daughter and a secret government program, while investigating a string of impossible high-end heists.

Cast

Production

Robert Rodriguez had written the initial screenplay for Hypnotic back in 2002, calling it "one of my favorite stories".[2] In November 2018, Rodriguez was confirmed to direct the film, with Max Borenstein rewriting the original script for Studio 8.[3] In November 2019, it was reported that Studio 8 would co-produce with Solstice Studios, which was set to distribute the film in the United States.[4]

In November 2019, Ben Affleck was set to star in the film.[5] In May 2021, Alice Braga was added to the cast, with filming set to begin on September 20 in Austin, Texas.[6] In September 2021, Hala Finley was added to the cast.[7] In October 2021, it was reported Dayo Okeniyi, William Fichtner and JD Pardo had joined the cast.[8][9]

Principal photography began in Austin on September 27, 2021, and concluded on November 19 of the same year.[7][10]

In April 2022, Rodriguez confirmed that, similar to his previous films, he and his family members collaborated on the project:

My son [Rebel] now is my full-time composer. My other son [Racer] is my co-writer/producer. My daughter [Rhiannon] is doing storyboards. My other son's [Rogue] doing the animatics, because he's using his game engine stuff that he designed the sets for Heroes with. And then my other son [Rocket] edits with me. So, it's a family affair.[2]

References

  1. ^ Grater, Tom (November 6, 2019). "Ben Affleck To Star In Robert Rodriguez Thriller 'Hypnotic' For Solstice Studios, Studio 8 – AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Chitwood, Adam (August 29, 2021). "Exclusive: Robert Rodriguez Says His Ben Affleck Movie 'Hypnotic' Is "Like a Hitchcock Thriller on Steroids"". Collider. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  3. ^ Kit, Borys (February 20, 2018). "Robert Rodriguez, 'Kong: Skull Island' Writer Team for Sci-Fi Thriller 'Hypnotic' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
  4. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (November 1, 2019). "Big-Budget Robert Rodriguez Thriller 'Hypnotic' Set As First Film In Solstice & Studio 8 Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  5. ^ Kroll, Justin (November 6, 2019). "Ben Affleck to Star in Robert Rodriguez's Action Thriller 'Hypnotic'". Variety.
  6. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (June 1, 2021). "Robert Rodriguez's Ben Affleck Action-Thriller 'Hypnotic' Slated To Start Production In September, Alice Braga Joins". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (September 17, 2021). "'Hypnotic': Hala Finley Joins Ben Affleck & Alice Braga In Robert Rodriguez & Solstice Action-Thriller, Cameras Roll This Month In Texas". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 1, 2021). "Robert Rodriguez's Solstice Studios & Studio 8 Movie 'Hypnotic' Sets Dayo Okeniyi & William Fichtner". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  9. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (October 13, 2021). "'Mayans M.C.' Star JD Pardo Joins Robert Rodriguez Action-Thriller 'Hypnotic'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  10. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 4, 2021). "Solstice Studios Shuttering? Top Execs Laid Off As Indie Becomes Hollywood's First Corporate Covid Fatality". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
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