Sam Worthington And Gugu Mbatha-Raw Join Thriller ‘Fuze’

Sam Worthington (Under The Banner Of Heaven) and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Belle) have signed on to join Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kraven: The Hunter) and Theo James (The Gentlemen) in Fuze, directed by David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water). 

Shooting on the pic began this week in London. Rounding out the cast are Elham Ehsas (Homeland) and Honor Swinton-Byrne (The Souvenir). 

Written by Ben Hopkins, Fuze is described as a “time-ticking thriller” about a long-buried WW II bomb found in central London, sparking a citywide evacuation. 

The film is produced by Gillian Berrie (Outlaw King) and David Mackenzie for Sigma Films, Sebastien Raybaud (The End We Start From), and Callum Grant (Jackdaw) for Anton. 

Giles Nuttgens is director of photography. Further creatives include hair and makeup by Christine Blundell (Topsy Turvy), costume design by Nigel Egerton (The Hollow Crown), and production design by Amanda McArthur (See How They Run). The casting director was Des Hamilton (Top Boy, Jojo Rabbit).

“Fuze is the first feature I’ve shot in London and I’m thrilled to be here. The cast and crew are the cream of British talent and I’m excited to roll the camera,” said Mackenzie. 

Producer Gillian Berrie added: “I’ve never felt more excited or in better shape to start principal photography. The script is rocking and our team are on fire. What a cast!! This movie is going to blow your socks off.” 

Anton is fully financing the film. UTA Independent Film Group and WME Independent will co-rep the US rights with Anton. Sky will release the film theatrically in the UK and Ireland.