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London may never be the same again after the events of Foods.
People are exclusively watching the thriller directed by David McKenzie (Outlaw King), which is scheduled to premiere the world at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, September 5th.
“When the WWI well bomb was discovered at a construction site in a busy area of London, authorities quickly decided to take action and save a swarm of innocent bystanders nearby.”
Foods stars Aaron Taylor Johnson, Theo James, Gugu Mbasa Law and Sam Worthington, from the scriptwriter of Ben Hopkins (Thomas Katz’s Life of Nine People).
“We shot two months in the heart of London in the deep summer,” James, 40, tells people. “The long is covered in dirt and Grimm is loaned out to friendship. After a day of work, we always needed a cold beer. We only had three days with Aaron at the end of the shoot, but we had a great time getting to know each other.”
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Mackenzie, 59, said in a statement that his “simple ideas” began more than a decade ago.
“Over the years I have seen many news articles about the discovery of World War II bombs in the UK, usually at construction sites in major cities where they were heavily bombed,” he continued. “These findings often required immediate evacuation and caused great confusion.”
The director said, “I thought the confusion of events like this unfolding in modern-day bustling cities would create a compelling and unique environment.”
Mackenzie said in a statement that 35-year-old Taylor Johnson had offered to “select one of the leading roles after being very impressed with his performance in the Outlaw King.”
“For our joy, he was drawn to the Major character, from which the rest of the cast came together beautifully,” he said.
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Of the “logistical challenges” surrounding filming, Mackenzie said it was “not a small feat” of “closing a central London section.”
But as the Scottish filmmaker explained, “capturing London’s unique characters and energy was essential to ground the film in a real, living world.”
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While “it took a while for the stars to line up” on Fuze, Mackenzie confirmed it would take some time to consult with experts about the film’s military and law enforcement details.
“We worked closely with experts in bomb disposal, police responses and even bank robbery,” he said. “Their insights are invaluable and they added a layer of realism to the film.”
Among those who brought the film back to life on screen, Mackenzie said, “We have an incredible cast, each bringing something unique to the world of Foods.”
“We are extremely proud of the energy and credibility we have achieved. We really hope that it will come across the screen. Above all, we hope the audience will enjoy the ride,” he added.
James said, “David is one of the most exciting voices in the film. He cares deeply about authenticity. Fuze is a stubborn ode to a great robber thriller. A genre mashup that keeps speculating on the audience.”
