PREVIEW: The Sea Beast (PG)

WHO’S IN IT?

Karl Urban (Dredd), Zaris-Angel Hator (Morbius), Jared Harris (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Boxing Day), Dan Stevens (The Guest), Kathy Burke (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Chris Williams (Big Hero 6), director, writer, producer; Nell Benjamin (film debut), writer; Jed Schlanger (How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World), producer; Mark Mancina (Con Air), composer; Joyce Arrastia (Monsters vs. Aliens), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

During an era where terrifying beasts roamed the oceans, and when monster hunters like Jake Holland (Urban) were considered heroes, young adventurer Maisie (Hator) stows away on Holland ship and joins him and his crew on a journey into uncharted waters…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Oscar-winning director Chris Williams, one of the filmmakers behind Disney’s Moana and Big Hero 6, takes audiences on a journey across the water in a swashbuckling adventure for the whole family.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 8TH JULY 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX

 

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