The film is entering its final weeks of shooting ahead of a big 2014 release, and today we can bring you a fantastic first look at Samuel L. Jackson in his role as ‘The President’ in BIG GAME. The film looks to be one hell of a survival epic described as having a rite of passage theme like E.T. and THE KARATE KID, while also kicking in elements of DIE HARD and TAKEN. I’m there. Here’s the full synopsis.
When Air Force One is shot down by terrorists leaving the President of the United States stranded in the wilderness, there is only one person around who can save him – a 13-year old boy called Oskari.
In the forest on a hunting mission to prove his maturity to his kinsfolk, Oskari had been planning to track down a deer, but instead discovers the most powerful man on the planet in an escape pod.
With the terrorists closing in to capture their own “Big Game” prize, the unlikely duo must team up to escape their hunters. As anxious Pentagon officials observe the action via satellite feed, it is up to the President and his new side-kick to prove themselves and survive the most extraordinary 24 hours of their lives.
Jalmari Helander directs, based on a story he came up with with Petri Jokiranta. When the first look image of Sam Jackson in character was delivered to our inbox today (See above), so with it came this quote from the director.
“BIG GAME is an action adventure story on an epic scale. I’m delighted to be taking this genre on as it has always been very close to my heart, as action-packed adventure stories contain the elements that I believe make movies that are worth watching.”
The film will be released in 2014.
Source: Altitude Film Entertainment
