Kristen Stewart is still popularly known as Bella Swan, the famous character she played in the acclaimed vampire franchise ‘Twilight‘. While the actress may have made a place for herself in the industry today, she and her co-stars Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner first rose to prominence with their roles in the film series based on Stephenie Meyer’s books.
Decades after having her career kicked off through a vampire story, Stewart is venturing back into the world of vampires again. The star is set to take on a role in another vampire fantasy film alongside Oscar Isaac. Here’s what we know about it.
Kristen Stewart Set To Re-enter The World Of Vampires in ‘Flesh Of The Gods’
Kristen Stewart has brought some great news for Bella Swan lovers as the actress is set to step again into the world of vampires with ‘Moon Knight’ actor Oscar Isaac. The feature film will be directed by Panos Cosmatos, who also helmed films like ‘Beyond the Black Rainbow’ and the Nicolas Cage thriller ‘Mandy’.
The upcoming film, titled ‘Flesh of the Gods‘ is written by Andrew Kevin Walker, renowned for his work on the classic film ‘Se7en’. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film movie is set against the backdrop of 1980s Los Angeles with the story revolving around a married couple Raoul and Alex, played by Isaac and Stewart respectively.
The story of the film will grow further as the couple sets out on nightly excursions from their luxury condo into the mysterious yet vibrant nightlife of ’80s LA. “When they cross paths with the mysterious and enigmatic woman and her hard-partying cabal, Raoul and Alex are seduced into a glamorous, surrealistic world of hedonism, thrills, and violence,” as mentioned in the film’s synopsis.
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‘Flesh Of The Gods’ Slated To Start Production Later This Year
The international sales at the Marché du Film in Cannes of the film would be handled by XYZ Films, while domestic rights sales are managed by CAA and WME. The collaboration will mark the third partnership between Cosmatos and XYZ Films. Before this, the production has joined hands for their work on ‘Nekrokosm’ and ‘Mandy’.
Adam McKay and Betsy Koch of Hyperobject Industries will be producing the film. The filming is set to start later this year, with McKay expressing optimism about the film’s potential. “We think it’s wildly commercial and wildly artful. Our ambitions are to make a movie that ripples through popular culture, fashion, music and film,” McKay said in a statement about the film.
Cosmatos also chimed in, with lot of enthusiasm for the upcoming film. “Both propulsive and hypnotic, Flesh will take you on a hot-rod joy ride deep into the glittering heart of hell,” he said.
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