Aussie Actor Chris Hemsworth Tackles U-Boat Thriller "Subversion" with German Director Patrick Vollrath
Germany manufactures underwater action film featuring Chris Hemsworth - Navigating a harrowing undersea adventure with Chris Hemsworth, a drama directed by a renowned German filmmaker.
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Get ready for an exciting project as Hollywood heartthrob Chris Hemsworth (41, AKA Thor) dives into the submarine world for a gripping U-boat thriller! Slated for production with Amazon MGM Studios, "Subversion" finds the Aussie native starring as a navy captain coerced by nefarious figures to sail a submarine laden with illicit cargo across international waters. Grab your popcorn, folks! The crew's setting sail this fall down under.
Hemsworth's most recent appearance was as Max Rockatansky’s ally, Furiosa, alongside Anya Taylor-Joy, in the action-packed blockbuster "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" (2024). Fans won't have to wait too long to catch continued antics from their beloved god of thunder as Hemsworth will reprise his role in the 2026 Marvel extravaganza "Avengers: Doomsday."
Patrick Vollrath (40), the German director bringing this underwater tale to life, previously made a splash with the harrowing "7500" (2019). This pulse-pounding thriller follows a crew stuck in a commercial aircraft that faces a terrifying hijacking. None other than American Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Inception, Snowden) took on the nerve-wracking role of the pilot struggling to save his passengers' lives.
The Talented Mr. Vollrath snagged an Oscar for his work as a student in 2015 with the short film "Everything Will Be Okay" (Alles Wird Gut). This emotional short film depicts a father, post-divorce, scheming to provide a better life for his daughter, only for his sinister plan to rebound against him. Young Vollrath was also nominated for an Oscar for his short film the following year.
As a filmmaking prodigy, Vollrath apprenticed under Oscar-winning director Michael Haneke (Love) at Vienna Film Academy. His films have earned a reputation for crafting gripping narratives that explore intense, complex human relationships under extreme pressure.
Stay tuned as we follow Chris Hemsworth and German director Patrick Vollrath on their dangerous voyage into the depths of "Subversion!"
- I'm not gonna be able to hold my excitement when Chris Hemsworth, known for his roles in Marvel's Avengers series and Mad Max: Fury Road, embarks on a U-boat thriller titled "Subversion".
- The upcoming movie, directed by Patrick Vollrath, a German filmmaker who earned an Oscar for his short film "Everything Will Be Okay", promises a submarine tale that will undoubtedly keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
- Though Hemsworth's highly anticipated film, "Subversion", isn't set for release until 2026, fans can still look forward to his role in the Marvel extravaganza "Avengers: Doomsday" before then.
- It's intriguing to note that Patrick Vollrath, who now stands at the helm of "Subversion", previously learned the ropes under the wings of the esteemed Oscar-winning director, Michael Haneke, at the Vienna Film Academy.
