'High-Rise' is an upcoming science-fiction and thriller film directed by Ben Wheatley. It is based on J.G. Ballard's novel of the same name. The film's official poster has been released bearing the U.S. premiere schedule for April 2016.
According to Bloody Disgusting, the official poster for director Ben Wheatley's ambitious new science-fiction thriller film has been released bearing the April 28, 2016 release date for the United Sates. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2015 and its European premiere at the 63rd San Sebastian Film Festival in the Spanish city of Donostia-San Sebastian. It is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2016.
The film's new poster features leading man Tom Hiddleston right in the center of the minimalist artwork flanked by co-actors Jeremy Irons, Sienna Miller, Luke Evans and Elizabeth Moss. According to Inverse, Wheatley's new film is adapted from the 1975 novel of the same name authored by English novelist J.G. Ballard. Ballard was associated with the New Wave science-fiction movement during his time with work that dealt with modern dystopian and psychological themes
According to Entertainment Focus, Hiddleston will portray Dr. Robert Laing, a young doctor who moves into a luxury high-rise residence intended as an exclusive yet isolated community. He soon discovers that within the high-rise lies political alliances, class injustices as well as fragmented social tribes.
The 35-year old English actor is best known for his role as the villainous Loki in the 'Thor' series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), for which he won an Empire Award for Best Male Newcomer and a nomination for a BAFTA Rising Star Award. He also worked in films such as 'Midnight In Paris', 'Only Lovers Left Alive' and 'Crimson Peak'. He is currently filming 'Kong: Skull Island' with director Jordan Vogt-Roberts.
'High-Rise' is an upcoming science-fiction thriller film directed by Ben Wheatley and scheduled to be released on April 28, 2016. Amy Jump has penned the screenplay based on J.G. Ballard's novel of the same name. Jeremy Thomas is producing with Alainee Kent and Nick O'Hagan co-producing.