Michelle Yeoh, the star of ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, is set to headline a new action thriller titled ‘The Mother’. The film will follow Yeoh as an immigrant mother and businesswoman who tries to start a new life for her family in America. However, when her two teenage kids get involved with a dangerous crime gang, she has to use her skills and secrets from her past to save them.
The film is produced by Thunder Road, the company behind the ‘John Wick’ franchise, and AGC Studios, the studio behind ‘Moonfall’ and ‘Midway’. The film is directed by Nisha Ganatra, who previously helmed ‘Late Night’ and ‘The High Note’. The script is written by Misha Green, the creator of ‘Lovecraft Country’ and the upcoming ‘Tomb Raider’ sequel.
The film is expected to start production this summer and will be introduced to buyers at the European Film Market (EFM), which runs from February 15 to 23. The film’s worldwide distribution rights are represented by AGC International and CAA Media Finance.
‘The Mother’ is one of the many exciting projects that AGC Studios has in the works. The studio is also behind the action thriller ‘Sugar Bandits’, starring Will Smith as an Iraq war veteran who becomes a vigilante, and ‘The Epiphany’, starring Sylvester Stallone as a retiring police detective who teams up with a young cop and a former priest to catch a serial killer.
Michelle Yeoh is one of the most acclaimed and versatile actresses in Hollywood. She has been nominated for an Oscar, a BAFTA, and a Golden Globe for her performance in ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’. She has also appeared in blockbuster films such as ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’, and ‘Star Trek: Discovery’. She will reprise her role as Eleanor Young in the upcoming sequel to ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, as well as star in the ‘Avatar’ sequels and the Marvel film ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’.
Yeoh is known for performing her own stunts and showcasing her martial arts skills in her films. She is expected to deliver some thrilling action scenes in ‘The Mother’, as she plays a mother who will stop at nothing to protect her children.
‘The Mother’ is a film that promises to combine drama, suspense, and action, with a powerful lead performance by Michelle Yeoh. It is a film that will appeal to fans of action thrillers, as well as those who appreciate strong female characters and diverse stories. It is a film that you don’t want to miss.
