Gerard Butler to Star in Action Thriller Saving World Cup Fans: A Race Against Time
Gerard Butler is set to star in an upcoming action thriller where he plays a sniper tasked with preventing a major threat to the world's most-watched football event, the World Cup. The story follows his character as he races against time to save his family and 70,000 fans from a looming danger. The film, produced by Thunder Road, is scheduled to start production in early 2027. The script was written by Aaron Benjamin, and the project is expected to have a budget in the $70-80 million range. The film is currently in the process of securing a director, and sales will be launched at the Cannes market by Black Bear.
Butler, known for his roles in action-packed films, has recently been involved in projects like the live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" and its sequel, as well as "Greenland 2: Migration" and the upcoming "Empire City" penned by S. Craig Zahler. With his experience in the genre, Butler's portrayal of the sniper in this new thriller is highly anticipated. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project.