“Deep Blue Sea” director Renny Harlin is returning to the world of sharks with “Deep Water,” an epic survival thriller that will mark the first film greenlit under the new company Simmons/Hamilton Productions.
The adventurous tale follows an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane, en route from LA to Shanghai, is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters.
The terrified group must work together and overcome their differences if they hope to escape their sinking plane and the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage.
Simmons/Hamilton Productions is a joint venture between legendary KISS co-founder Gene Simmons and Arclight Films chairman Gary Hamilton that aims to develop, finance and produce feature films. Both will produce “Deep Water” along with Ying Ye and Rob Van Norden.
“Cliffhanger” and “Die Hard 2” director Harlin says in an official statement:
“I’ve had my greatest success when working with planes or sharks. Getting to combine those two of my favorite thriller elements in a character-driven action adventure is a dream come true.
I can’t wait to take the audience on the scariest plane ride of their lives. Gene and Gary both are my old friends, and I’m excited to rock n roll through the friendly skies with them.”
Simmons/Hamilton Productions aims to produce 25 movies over an initial five-year period, focusing on action, thriller and other genre titles with franchise potential. A multi-billion dollar fund manager will provide slate financing for the new company.
Filming is slated to begin later this year.
Source: Simmons/Hamilton Productions
