EXCLUSIVE: Filipino-American actor and host KC Montero has joined the solid of upcoming neo-noir thriller Shadow Transit.
The solid already stars UK-based singer-songwriter Qymira and US-based, Indonesian-born actor Yoshi Sudarso.
Moreover, Canadian outfit APL Movie has come onboard because the movie’s official worldwide gross sales agent and distributor. The distribution deal was finalized throughout Might’s Cannes Movie Market.
Shadow Transit is the primary English-language movie from Pedring Lopez. Lopez beforehand helmed Netflix unique motion movie Maria, which additionally starred Montero.
Shadow Transit follows a grief-stricken photojournalist and a haunted DJ who’re compelled to navigate the underbelly of Manila and Hong Kong, whereas evading a strong crime syndicate.
The movie is produced by BlackOps Studios Asia and ACT3, with principal images scheduled to start in July in Manila and Hong Kong.
“KC is a pressure on display,” mentioned Lopez. “It’s a privilege to work with him once more and to convey his vitality to Shadow Transit. Qymira and Yoshi are unimaginable abilities who convey a depth and authenticity that elevate the movie.
“This partnership with APL Movie is a big step ahead. Their ardour for modern tales aligns completely with the imaginative and prescient we have now for Shadow Transit. Having KC, Qymira, and Yoshi on board simply makes the group even stronger,” added Lopez.
Brian Candy, World Gross sales Director at APL Movie, mentioned: “We’re extremely excited to associate with BlackOps Studios Asia and ACT3 on Shadow Transit. That is the type of movie that’s each thrilling and atmospheric — a narrative that grabs you from the primary web page. We consider it has sturdy potential to resonate with pageant audiences and worldwide patrons alike.”
