November 11, 2026 8:05am
EXCLUSIVE: Britt Robertson (Tomorrowland) is joining Kellan Lutz in faith-based survival thriller The Rescue, which Premiere Entertainment will continue selling at the AFM.
Production is scheduled to begin in New Zealand in February 2027. Pic will be directed by Darren Simmonds and Jared van Berkel from a screenplay written by van Berkel. Simon Ambridge, Anton Steel and Jared van Berkel will produce.
The synopsis reads: “After a violent storm leaves a rescue team stranded on a frozen Alaskan mountain, survival becomes a test of endurance and faith. As temperatures drop and resources dwindle, the team must find strength in one another as hope begins to fade.”
I Still Believe and Tomorrowland actress Robertson will star opposite Twilight and Expendables actor Lutz.
“The Rescue has everything international audiences respond to: a recognizable cast, an expansive survival story, and a powerful emotional message,” said Elias Axume, CEO of Premiere Entertainment Group. “Britt and Kellan are a terrific combination, and we’re excited to introduce the film to buyers at AFM.”
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