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Crisis is an upcoming dramatic thriller film written, produced and directed by Nicholas Jarecki. The film tells three interweaving stories set during the ongoing opioid epidemic. It stars Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer, Evangeline Lilly, Greg Kinnear, Michelle Rodriguez, Luke Evans, Lily-Rose Depp, Veronica Ferres, Mia Kirshner, and Martin Donovan.
Filming took place in early 2019 in Montreal and Detroit. It is scheduled to be released on February 26, 2021, by Universal Pictures, Warner Brothers, and Quiver Distribution.
Synopsis
Three stories about the world of opioids collide: a drug trafficker arranges a multi-cartel Fentanyl smuggling operation between Canada and the U.S., an architect recovering from an OxyContin addiction tracks down the truth behind her son's involvement with narcotics, and a university professor battles unexpected revelations about his research employer, a drug company with deep government influence bringing a new "non-addictive" painkiller to market.
Production
In February 2019, it was announced that Armie Hammer, Gary Oldman, Evangeline Lilly, and Veronica Ferres had joined the cast, with Nicholas Jarecki directing from a screenplay he wrote. Greg Kinnear, Michelle Rodriguez and Lily-Rose Depp were added to the cast in February. In March 2019, Adam Tsekhman joined the cast of the film.[3] In April 2019, Sam Worthington, Indira Varma, Kid Cudi, Luke Evans, Mia Kirshner, Michael Aronov and Martin Donovan joined the cast of the film.[4][5] In December 2019, it was announced that Duke Nicholson had joined the cast of the film.
Principal photography began in February 2019 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and Detroit, Michigan, United States.The film, originally with a working name of Dreamland, settled on the title Crisis.
Release
In December 2020, it was announced that Universal Picturess, Warner Brothers, and Quiver Distribution had acquired the distribution rights, setting it for a February 26, 2021, US nationwide theatrical release, followed by a home entertainment release on March 5, 2021, with international theatrical on March 26th, 2021.
Cast
Gary Oldman as Dr. Tyrone Brower
Armie Hammer as Jake Kelly
Evangeline Lilly as Claire Reimann
Greg Kinnear as Geoff Talbot
Michelle Rodriguez as Supervisor Garrett
Luke Evans as Dr. Bill Simons
Lily-Rose Depp as Emmie Kelly
Indira Varma as Madira Brower
Kid Cudi as Ben Walker
Martin Donovan as Lawrence Morgan
Veronica Ferres as Meg Holmes
Mia Kirshner as Susan Reimann
Charles Champagne as Cedric Beauville
Michael Aronov as Minas
Adam Tsekhman as Armen
Duke Nicholson as Derrick
Toni Garrn as Sarah
Sara Sampaio as Inez
Ellora Torchia as Reeva
Details
Country: Canada | Belgium
Language: English
Release Date: 26 February 2021 (USA)
Also Known As: Dreamland See more »
Filming Locations: Montreal, Québec, Canada
Genres: Drama | Thriller
