Summary:
- Tom Felton stars in the $15 million action/sci-fi film “Altered,” directed by Timo Vuorensola.
- The film, set in a dystopian world, follows outcasts fighting against societal corruption and inequality.
- “Altered” targets an early 2025 release, with production efforts by Art Galaxy and Studio Atlantic.
Tom Felton, known for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” series, takes on a starring role in the new $15 million action/sci-fi film “Altered.” He’ll be joined by an ensemble cast including Richard Brake (“Game of Thrones”), Igor Jijikine (“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”), Aggy K. Adams (“The Witcher“), and Liza Bugulova.
Set in a dystopian present where genetic enhancements divide society, “Altered” follows two outcasts, Leon (Felton) and Chloe (Bugulova), who fight for justice in a world grappling with corruption and inequality.
The film is helmed by Finnish director Timo Vuorensola, known for the “Iron Sky” franchise and recent works like “Jeepers Creepers: Reborn.” Vuorensola describes “Altered” as both entertaining and thought-provoking, aiming to use sci-fi to offer a fresh perspective on societal issues.
Altered” is a collaborative effort between Art Galaxy, Well Go USA Entertainment, Splendid Entertainment, and Studio Atlantic. Executive producer Paul Thompstone will present the film at the Cannes Film Festival, targeting an early 2025 release.
This marks the beginning of a production pipeline for Art Galaxy and Studio Atlantic, with plans to develop one to two films of similar budget annually. Their next project, codenamed “The Second Peak,” gears up for filming this fall, with plot details under wraps for now.
