EXCLUSIVE: US-Bangladeshi motion film MR-9: Do or Die, starring ABM Sumon, Michael Jai White and Frank Grillo, has been picked up by Quiver Distribution for a North American VOD/digital launch this month.
After getting a restricted theatrical run within the U.S., Canada and Bangladesh final August, the movie may also be launched in Russia via Kinologistika on Could 2 and in Parkistan via Cine Leisure on Could 17. Premiere Leisure is dealing with gross sales and is tying up different offers.
A sequel titled MR-9: Sky Dancer is now being readied for a fall shoot with Bangadeshi actor ABM Sumon and Niko Foster confirmed to return. Discussions round different casting are ongoing.
The undertaking heralds from Nevada-based manufacturing firms Chasing Butterflies Footage and The Movie Submit alongside Bangladesh-based Jaaz Multimedia and California entity MR-9 Movies. The sequel is predicated on the second novel in Bangladeshi author Qazi Anwar Hussain’s fashionable Masud Rana spy collection.
Director Asif Akbar of the unique is ready to return, whereas the screenplay has been written by Akbar, Abdul Aziz and Niko Foster.
The primary movie was certainly one of, if not the, first US-Bangladeshi function co-productions.
Producer, director and co-writer Asif Akbar mentioned: “Getting the inexperienced gentle on MR-9: Sky Dancer is a blessing and a exceptional alternative for us to proceed showcasing the legendary hero, Masud Rana, to audiences all over the world. Masud Rana is a outstanding determine representing South Asians globally. With this sequel, we intention to move viewers to new heights with this thrilling character and the exhilarating world of espionage he’s from. The movie will take audiences on an unforgettable journey to model new places full of suspense, motion, and sudden twists, with a splash of world class music. I categorical my gratitude to the devoted followers of the primary movie MR-9: Do or Die. We’re excited to current the following chapter of Masud Rana’s extraordinary journey, persevering with to encourage and entertain audiences throughout borders.”