The Surrogates (2009)
Surrogates is an upcoming 2009 science fiction film based on the 2005-2006 comic book series of the same name. The film is directed by Jonathan Mostow and stars Bruce Willis. Filming took place in Boston in 2008. The Surrogates is scheduled to be released on September 25, 2009.
Premise
In the near future, humans live in isolation and only interact through robotic bodies that serve as surrogates. When several surrogates are murdered, a cop (Bruce Willis) investigates the crimes through his own surrogate. The investigation forces the cop to bring his human form out of isolation and unravel a conspiracy behind the crimes.
Production
In March 2007, Disney acquired feature film rights to the 2005-2006 comic book series The Surrogates with the intent to distribute under Touchstone Pictures. The project was conceived by Max Handelman and Elizabeth Banks, and they enlisted producer Todd Lieberman to move it forward. Under Disney, Jonathan Mostow was attached to direct the film based on an adapted screenplay by Michael Ferris and John Brancato. The following November, Bruce Willis was cast to star in the lead role. Filming was scheduled to begin in February 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. It was delayed, beginning on April 29, 2008 in Boston. Filming also took place in the Massachusetts cities Lawrence, Milford, Woburn, Lynn, Worcester, Westborough, Hopedale and Taunton. Brickyard VFX will do the visual effects work for The Surrogates.
Other Information
- Distributed by : Touchstone Pictures
- Release date : September 25, 2009
- Country : United States
- Genre : Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
- Filming Locations : Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Company : Touchstone Pictures
Cast and Credits
- Directed by : Jonathan Mostow
- Produced by : David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Max Handelman
- Written by : Michael Ferris, John Brancato
- Starring : Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Ving Rhames
- Cinematography : Oliver Wood
- Editing by : Kevin Stitt
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