EXCLUSIVE: Brit-French newcomer Billie Boullet, who recently scored a Critics Choice nomination for her portrayal of Anne Frank in Nat Geo and Disney+ series A Small Light, has joined Luke Evans (Beauty And The Beast) and Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil) in sci-fi survival thriller World Breaker.
As we previously revealed, Brad Anderson (The Call) is directing the movie, which is now filming in Northern Ireland.
The synopsis for the movie reads: “Five years ago, a tear in the fabric of reality brought creatures to our world from an alternate dimension bent on our destruction. A father hides his daughter on an island to keep her safe while he prepares her for survival and the battles to come. But when the world is about to break, no place is safe.”
Boullet will play the daughter, Evans and Jovovich are the parents. Actress Mila Harris (No Exit) is also among cast, we understand.
Pic was written by Joshua Rollins (Infinite Storm) and is produced by Martin Brennan (Zone 414) of 23ten is producing. Northern Ireland Screen provides support.
The Exchange is handling international sales rights and introduced the project to buyers at this year’s European Film Market in Berlin. The producers are handling domestic rights.
Boullet, who made her debut in CBBC series The Worst Witch, is represented by UTA and Curtis Brown Group.