#MovieNews: Warrior Director Gavin OConnor Boards Massacre in the Himalayas Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Jun 2, 2014 by Brian Gallagher Warrior director Gavin OConnor has signed on to direct the action-adventure Massacre in the Himalayas for producer Gianni Nunnaris Hollywood Gang Productions. The project is based on a Mens Journal article written by Freddie Wilkinson, which centers on an international team of mountain climbers trying to reach the summit of K2 in Pakistan, when they are attacked by dangerous extremists. The article was published in August 2013, which recounted how these terrorists killed 10 climbers and a local Pakistani cook. Heres what director Gavin OConnor had to say about the project in a statement. I love the idea of using the colossal backdrop of K2, the second highest peak on earth, to explore a mans battle for survival against the Taliban, nature, and himself. Our hero becomes a one-man army on a quest to avenge the deaths of his mountaineering team. His experience becomes a living nightmare, a lifetime journey, and a redefinition of the man. Producer Gianni Nunnari had this to say in his statement. Massacre In The Himalayas is a Hollywood Gang kind of movie. Its hard-hitting and its about extreme men in extreme circumstance. And Gavin is our perfect filmmaker; no one else brings his level of intensity or creates his kind of nuanced characters. The producers are currently seeking a screenwriter to adapt the magazine article. No production schedule was given. Gavin OConnors next film, Jane Got a Gun, which stars Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor, hits theaters February 13, 2015. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+
Posted on: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 05:08:23 +0000
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