Genre: Dark Fantasy , Action , Adventure, Fantasy
Role: Gray Alys
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
Writers: Paul W.S. Anderson, George R.R. Martin, Constantin Werner
Runtime: 1h 41m
Released: It is set to be released in the United States on March 7, 2025.

Synopsis

A queen, desperate to find happiness in love, takes a daring step: she sends the powerful and feared witch Gray Alys (Milla Jovovich) to the “Lost Lands” to give her the magical gift of turning into a werewolf. With the mysterious hunter Boyce (Dave Bautista), who supports her in the fight against dark creatures and merciless enemies, Gray Alys roams an eerie and dangerous world. And only she knows that every wish she grants has unimaginable consequences…

Production

– In February 2015, it was announced that Constantin Werner had purchased the rights to three George R. R. Martin short stories: “The Lonely Songs of Laren Dorr”, “In the Lost Lands”, and “Bitterblooms”. Werner planned to adapt all three stories into a single film with Milla Jovovich playing Gray Alys, and Justin Chatwin playing Boyce. This version of the film never eventuated and the project entered limbo.
– In 2021, the film re-emerged with Paul W. S. Anderson as director, Jovovich’s husband who collaborated on the Resident Evil film series, The Three Musketeers (2011), and Monster Hunter (2020). Dave Bautista replaced Chatwin as Boyce, while Werner served as co-writer and producer.
– According to Werner, the film was planned to begin filming in late 2021 or early 2022, but was delayed to late 2022.
– In an August 2022 interview prior to filming, Anderson described the film as a “Western”, saying:

At its heart, it’s very much a western as it has all the iconography that one would associate with a western. It’s set in a post-apocalyptic land, so on the surface it’s not a western, but at its heart it is most definitely a western. It deals with a lot of western tropes and storytelling and imagery, so I am very excited to be doing that.

– In February 2023, R. R. Martin indicated on Twitter that filming had concluded in Poland and was undergoing extensive post-production.
– Principal photography began 14 November 2022 at Alvernia Studios in Poland.[9][10] Photography wrapped in February 2023, after 46 days.

The Masterminds Behind the Magic

When it comes to crafting fantastical worlds, few can rival George R.R. Martin, the literary sorcerer behind A Song of Ice and Fire. This time, the cinematic cauldron bubbles with an adaptation of his 1982 short story, “In the Lost Lands.” The tale is conjured to life by director Paul W.S. Anderson, the visionary who turned video game chaos into box office gold with the Resident Evil series. Anderson, known for his kinetic storytelling and flair for the visually spectacular, also co-wrote the screenplay with Constantin Werner, ensuring the narrative is as tight as a corset on prom night.

A Cast to Die For—Literally

Leading the charge is Milla Jovovich, stepping into the enigmatic shoes of Gray Alys, a sorceress whose power is matched only by her unpredictability. Jovovich, Anderson’s real-life partner and muse, is no stranger to kicking butt in otherworldly settings, and her portrayal of Gray Alys is poised to be a spellbinding addition to her repertoire.

Joining her is Dave Bautista as Boyce, a drifter with a past as murky as a witch’s brew. Bautista, who has flexed both muscles and acting chops in films like Guardians of the Galaxy and Blade Runner 2049, brings a brooding intensity to the role, making him the perfect foil to Jovovich’s mystical prowess.

The supporting cast includes Arly Jover, Amara Okereke, and Deirdre Mullins, each adding layers of intrigue and depth to a world where every character harbors secrets darker than a moonless night.

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