EXCLUSIVE: Filipino-American actor and host KC Montero has joined the forged of upcoming neo-noir thriller Shadow Transit.
The forged already stars UK-based singer-songwriter Qymira and US-based, Indonesian-born actor Yoshi Sudarso.
Moreover, Canadian outfit APL Movie has come onboard because the movie’s official worldwide gross sales agent and distributor. The distribution deal was finalized throughout Could’s Cannes Movie Market.
Shadow Transit is the primary English-language movie from Pedring Lopez. Lopez beforehand helmed Netflix authentic motion movie Maria, which additionally starred Montero.
Shadow Transit follows a grief-stricken photojournalist and a haunted DJ who’re compelled to navigate the underbelly of Manila and Hong Kong, whereas evading a strong crime syndicate.
The movie is produced by BlackOps Studios Asia and ACT3, with principal images scheduled to start in July in Manila and Hong Kong.
“KC is a pressure on display,” mentioned Lopez. “It’s a privilege to work with him once more and to carry his vitality to Shadow Transit. Qymira and Yoshi are unbelievable skills who carry a depth and authenticity that elevate the movie.
“This partnership with APL Movie is a big step ahead. Their ardour for progressive tales aligns completely with the imaginative and prescient we have now for Shadow Transit. Having KC, Qymira, and Yoshi on board simply makes the group even stronger,” added Lopez.
Brian Candy, International Gross sales Director at APL Movie, mentioned: “We’re extremely excited to companion with BlackOps Studios Asia and ACT3 on Shadow Transit. That is the sort of movie that’s each thrilling and atmospheric — a narrative that grabs you from the primary web page. We imagine it has robust potential to resonate with competition audiences and worldwide patrons alike.”
