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The Ordinary-Guy Action Movie Lives On, Thanks to Gerard Butler
Gerard Butler seems determined to keep a nearly extinct idea of the ordinary-guy action movie alive. So it is perhaps appropriate that one of our most underrated and likable screen presences (to whom I once wrote this only mildly embarrassing critical mash note) would...
Gerard Butler’s disaster movie Greenland isn’t what you think it’s going to be
When you hear that Gerard Butler is headlining an end-of-the-world movie, you can't help but have expectations of what that movie will involve. Perhaps, say, Butler will find a way to go all Mike Bannon on a comet. Greenland takes any notions you might have about such...
Gerard Butler on being haunted by bush fire disaster that burned down his home
The Paisley-born star, 51, had his own real-life brush with disaster when his home was destroyed in the Woolsey Fire in California Gerard Butler is a Scots superstar who has brought in billions to Hollywood’s box office with a string of disaster movies. From Olympus...
‘Greenland’: Review
Delivering the apocalypse on a budget, the disaster film Greenland dramatises the end of the world with no-nonsense efficiency. Gerard Butler’s sturdy performance is perfectly suited to the modest proceedings: Playing a husband and father trying to protect his family...
‘Greenland’ Review: Gerard Butler Stars in a Disaster Movie That’s Better than 2020 Deserves
After the hellscape of a year that was 2020, it stands to reason that a disaster movie about a regular guy and his family trying to stay alive as the world goes to shit around them would feel redundant and/or too close to home. Either way, it seems like something that...
‘Greenland’ Review: Gerard Butler Faces a Comet Hitting Earth, but This Domestic Sci-Fi Thriller Achieves a Mostly Shallow Impact
Most disaster movies are about going big. But “Greenland,” in which Gerard Butler runs around trying to save his family as a comet gets ready to hit the earth, is a movie that takes pains to make the end of life as we know it look like something that could actually...
Gerard Butler Is Singlehandedly Keeping the Everyman Action Hero Alive
Saluting an A-plus B-movie star. One night, when he was 15 years old, Gerard Butler dreamed about the movie Krull. The 1983 science fiction saga, which he calls “a cheap version of Lord of the Rings,” earned poor reviews and flopped at the box office. But its...
Gerard Butler, Vin Diesel lend voices to characters in ‘Ark’ animated series
Gerard Butler, Vin Diesel, Michelle Yeoh, David Tennant and Russell Crowe are lending their voices to an animated television series based on the video game ARK: Survival Evolved. Studio Wildcard announced the voice cast Friday and said the show is set to premiere in...
Gerard Butler’s Action Film ‘The Plane’ Finds A New Home
Last year, it was announced Gerard Butler signed on to star in the action film The Plane. Lionsgate was set to make the movie, but just last week they dropped the project due to a lack of insurance, reports Deadline. But, it didn't stay grounded for long, because just...
Gerard Butler’s ‘The Plane’ Lands at Solstice Studios After Lionsgate’s Departure
Solstice Studios has acquired worldwide rights to the Gerard Butler action thriller “The Plane” on the heels of Lionsgate dropping out of distributing because producers were unable to obtain production insurance that would cover a COVID-19 outbreak. Lionsgate boarded...
Reopening Hollywood: Lionsgate Disembarks Gerard Butler Pic ‘The Plane’ Over COVID Insurance Concerns And Takeoff Delay
In a development that will chill those roaming the halls of the virtual American Film Market and putting film deals together, Lionsgate has exited The Plane, the Christian Gudegast-directed action film set to star Gerard Butler. The film was the big acquisition title...
Gerard Butler Returns For Action Sequel ‘Night Has Fallen’, Millennium Launches For AFM
Gerard Butler is confirmed for the next movie in the lucrative Has Fallen franchise. Millennium will launch sales at the virtual AFM this week on Night Has Fallen, which will see Butler return as Mike Banning, a former Army Ranger who worked as a protective agent for...
‘Greenland’: Film Review
Gerard Butler stars in Ric Roman Waugh's apocalyptic thriller, which was released theatrically overseas and will roll out on Premium VOD in the U.S. starting mid-December. From quarantines to climate change to the Boogaloo Bois, it feels like we’re living in the midst...
Gerard Butler on his break-up and near-career-ending injury
In a very candid new interview, the star reflects on his recent heartbreak and the devastating moment that almost made him quit acting. Having reached the milestone of 50, as well as surviving his motorbike accident and several surgeries, it’s understandable that...
ErosSTX Gerard Butler Thriller ‘Greenland’ Skipping U.S. Theatrical Release For PVOD; HBO Nabs Pay-TV & Streaming In Big Deal
Gerard Butler’s latest action thriller Greenland will not be playing at U.S. movie theaters as the pic’s studio ErosSTX pivots the feature for a Premium Video On-Demand release sometime in the fourth quarter. STX will control the PVOD window on the Ric Roman...
Gerard Butler, Frank Grillo & Joe Carnahan Team On Action Thriller ‘Copshop’ For Open Road & STX International
Here’s a hot fall package coming together. Greenland star Gerard Butler and Captain America actor Frank Grillo are set to star in Joe Carnahan-directed action thriller Copshop, which Open Road Films will release in the U.S. and STXinternational will shop to overseas...
Gerard Butler to Headline Action-Thriller ‘Copshop’ for Relaunched Open Road
Joe Carnahan will direct the feature, which STXInternational is launching in Toronto. Gerard Butler is adding another action-thriller to his portfolio, this time for newly-relaunched distributor Open Road Films. The Fallen franchise star is set to take the lead in...
Gerard Butler confirms Angel Has Fallen and Den of Thieves sequels are coming
Gerard Butler may be preparing for the arrival of a comet, but that doesn't mean he's forgotten about saving presidents and catching bad guys. Speaking to EW for the exclusive first look at their upcoming disaster thriller Greenland, the Angel has Fallen team of...
Gerard Butler to Star in Action Thriller ‘Kandahar’ from ‘Angel Has Fallen’ Director
Eternal badass Gerard Butler is something of a one-man army, and now he's set to star in the action thriller Kandahar, which will reunite him with Ric Roman Waugh, the director of Angel Has Fallen and Butler's upcoming movie Greenland. Waugh will direct from a script...
Gerard Butler to Star in Ric Roman Waugh’s Action Thriller ‘Kandahar’
Gerard Butler is set to reteam with “Greenland” and “Angel Has Fallen” director Ric Roman Waugh on action thriller “Kandahar.” CAA Media Finance is representing the film’s U.S. rights, and Capstone is handling international, and will present the project to buyers at...