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The following press release was issued this morning:
VINNIE JONES AND STU BENNETT CLASH IN ROSS BOYASK’S “I AM VENGEANCE: RETALIATION” HITTING UK SCREENS ON 13th JULY 2020
Evolutionary Films are about to deliver their biggest, most action-packed feature film to date in I AM VENGEANCE: RETALIATION, which will be released nationwide in the UK on 13th July 2020.
Packed to the brim with explosive action sequences, I AM VENGEANCE: RETALIATION pits Stu Bennett (fka WWE Superstar “Wade Barrett”) up against the football and acting hard man Vinnie Jones (Snatch, Gone In 60 Seconds). Bennett reprises the lead character of John Gold, previously seen in Vengeance, while Jones plays Gold’s former teammate-turned-nemesis, Sean Teague. The multiple award winning Vengeance was released in North America as I Am Vengeance by Saban Films and Lionsgate in 2018, but like all good franchises, audiences don’t need to have seen the first film to get stuck straight into the sequel!
I AM VENGEANCE: RETALIATION is written and directed by cult British action director Ross Boyask (Ten Dead Men, Vengeance) and produced by John Adams and Diane Shorthouse of Evolutionary Films.
Synopsis: Former special-forces soldier John Gold is given the opportunity to bring Sean Teague - the man who betrayed his team on their final mission in Eastern Europe several years ago - to justice. Gold would cheerfully see Teague dead, but he is convinced to help transport him to a military prison to pay for his crimes. Along the way, Gold will have to fight off Teague's team who are attempting to extract him, as well as a sniper seemingly hell-bent on killing Teague before he can be secured.
I AM VENGEANCE: RETALIATION also stars Mark Griffin (Doctor Who, Gladiators), Jessica-Jane Stafford (The Real Hustle, Dream Team), Katrina Durden (Strike Back, Doctor Strange) and rising international action sensation Jean-Paul Ly (Nightshooters, Jailbreak).
The film was shot entirely on location in the UK by Plumcourt (Vengeance 2) under license from Evolutionary Film Productions.
As well as its nationwide release in the UK, Evolutionary Films has sold the film internationally in a number of other territories that will also release in 2020 including North America through Saban Films and Lionsgate, China, the Middle East, Pan-Asia through Fox Networks, Poland, Turkey, New Zealand, Korea and across Eastern Europe.
Evolutionary Films’ CEO, John Adams, said:
“Following on from the global success of the first ‘Vengeance’ film, we’re extremely proud and excited to be bringing this much anticipated, bigger, better and more explosive sequel to audiences around the world and especially in the UK. Ross Boyask has really pushed the bar of the British action genre with this title and the addition of Vinnie Jones to the cast as a believable nemesis to the giant 6’ 6” Stu Bennett as John Gold has really elevated the franchise to the next level. It’s also fantastic to see more female martial artists getting involved in the action too. We can’t wait for people to watch it!”
Running time: 82 mins
Certificate: 15
Language: English
About Stu Bennett:
Stu Bennett is a globally-known actor, television host and professional wrestler who performed for WWE from 2007-2016. He decided to take a hiatus from the professional wrestling world in 2016 in order to focus on his acting and hosting careers. His growing acting résumé includes leading roles in the features I Am Vengeance (2018), Fanged Up (2017), Eliminators (2016), and his first movie role was in 2013's Dead Man Down alongside Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace and Terrence Howard. Stu received the 'Best Actor' award at the 2017 Urban Action Awards in Manhattan for his performance as 'John Gold' in I Am Vengeance.
In addition, Bennett has hosted the athletic competition show Ultimate Beastmaster (2018) on Netflix, and ITV's WOS Wrestling (2018). Now resident in Los Angeles, Bennett is currently an executive and commentator on NWA Wrestling.
About Vinnie Jones:
Vinnie Jones first came to public notice as a professional footballer, playing in the English Football league and noted as one of football’s “hard men”. He played for Wimbledon, Leeds United, Sheffield United, Chelsea, and Queens Park Rangers. He also played internationally for Wales. He shot to film stardom in Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, and went on to star in a raft of Hollywood blockbusters including Gone In 60 Seconds, Swordfish and X-Men: The Last Stand.
Over the years, Jones has received numerous prestigious awards and has starred in many high profile films and TV shows.
About Evolutionary Films:
London based Evolutionary Films has established itself as a leading British production company, international sales agent and UK domestic distributor.
The company has achieved significant film industry accolades in being awarded ‘Best Distribution Company’ at the 2019 National Film Awards (an award for hich it is nominated again in 2020) and nominated for two awards at the 2019 Screen Awards (including the prestigious Distributor of the Year award).
As well as handling international sales for the projects it produces, Evolutionary Films represents a strong catalogue of completed titles under licence from other producers, and attends all the major markets around the world including Berlin, HK FilmArt, Cannes, Toronto, MIP and the AFM in Los Angeles, often exhibiting under the UK Film banner as a full member of Film Export UK.
In the UK territory, Evolutionary Films releases feature film titles theatrically in cinemas nationwide, has a strong track record securing DVD placement in national retailers and regularly licenses content to major digital platforms including iTunes, Amazon, Sky, Google, Microsoft and Virgin.
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