It must have been a tough blow to see the newly minted Man of Steel bow out of a project that potentially had franchise capabilities five days before shooting was to commence, but that’s exactly what happened when Henry Cavill left Stratton over “creative differences.” I have to give him credit for doing so, though, since interviews circa late 2014 have him sounding pretty excited about the prospects of bringing to life a book series (written by former Special Boat Service commando and current pseudonym Duncan Falconer) of which he seemed a genuine fan. You have to then wonder if Falconer’s own adaptation was the issue or that from Warren Davis II. Whoever’s to blame, the final result confirms Cavill’s decision. There’s little here to conjure any excitement.
Director Simon West opens the film with a frame of text equating the UK Sbs with Navy SEALs,...
Director Simon West opens the film with a frame of text equating the UK Sbs with Navy SEALs,...
- 1/2/2018
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
Stars: Dominic Cooper, Gemma Chan, Connie Nielsen, Tom Felton, Tyler Hoechlin, Derek Jacobi, Austin Stowell, Thomas Kretschmann | Written by Warren Davis II, Duncan Falconer | Directed by Simon West
Directed by Simon West (Con Air), this British spy thriller clearly fancies itself as the basis of a lucrative action franchise in the Bond or Bourne mould. Unfortunately, the action is decidedly sub-par and the central character is as dull as dishwater, which doesn’t bode well for its chances of future instalments.
Based on a series of novels by former Special Boat Service commando Duncan Falconer (who co-wrote the screenplay), Stratton centres on pint-sized Sbs commando John Stratton (Dominic Cooper), who’s tasked with capturing evil Russian agent Grigori Barovsky (Thomas Kretschmann), before he unleashes a deadly terror attack on central London. The mission has a personal edge for Stratton, as Barovsky is the man responsible for the death of his former partner,...
Directed by Simon West (Con Air), this British spy thriller clearly fancies itself as the basis of a lucrative action franchise in the Bond or Bourne mould. Unfortunately, the action is decidedly sub-par and the central character is as dull as dishwater, which doesn’t bode well for its chances of future instalments.
Based on a series of novels by former Special Boat Service commando Duncan Falconer (who co-wrote the screenplay), Stratton centres on pint-sized Sbs commando John Stratton (Dominic Cooper), who’s tasked with capturing evil Russian agent Grigori Barovsky (Thomas Kretschmann), before he unleashes a deadly terror attack on central London. The mission has a personal edge for Stratton, as Barovsky is the man responsible for the death of his former partner,...
- 1/1/2018
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
Review by Matthew Turner
Stars: Dominic Cooper, Gemma Chan, Connie Nielsen, Tom Felton, Tyler Hoechlin, Derek Jacobi, Austin Stowell, Thomas Kretschmann | Written by Warren Davis II, Duncan Falconer | Directed by Simon West
Directed by Simon West (Con Air), this British spy thriller clearly fancies itself as the basis of a lucrative action franchise in the Bond or Bourne mould. Unfortunately, the action is decidedly sub-par and the central character is as dull as dishwater, which doesn’t bode well for its chances of future instalments.
Based on a series of novels by former Special Boat Service commando Duncan Falconer (who co-wrote the screenplay), Stratton centres on pint-sized Sbs commando John Stratton (Dominic Cooper), who’s tasked with capturing evil Russian agent Grigori Barovsky (Thomas Kretschmann), before he unleashes a deadly terror attack on central London. The mission has a personal edge for Stratton, as Barovsky is the man responsible for...
Stars: Dominic Cooper, Gemma Chan, Connie Nielsen, Tom Felton, Tyler Hoechlin, Derek Jacobi, Austin Stowell, Thomas Kretschmann | Written by Warren Davis II, Duncan Falconer | Directed by Simon West
Directed by Simon West (Con Air), this British spy thriller clearly fancies itself as the basis of a lucrative action franchise in the Bond or Bourne mould. Unfortunately, the action is decidedly sub-par and the central character is as dull as dishwater, which doesn’t bode well for its chances of future instalments.
Based on a series of novels by former Special Boat Service commando Duncan Falconer (who co-wrote the screenplay), Stratton centres on pint-sized Sbs commando John Stratton (Dominic Cooper), who’s tasked with capturing evil Russian agent Grigori Barovsky (Thomas Kretschmann), before he unleashes a deadly terror attack on central London. The mission has a personal edge for Stratton, as Barovsky is the man responsible for...
- 9/2/2017
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Based on the Duncan Falconer book series, Stratton began life as a vehicle for Superman himself, Henry Cavill, before the Man of Steel bowed out of the project and Dominic Cooper took over. With his performance in AMC's Preacher getting a decent reception, the change up may not have been such a bad thing in the end. In the film, Cooper plays a Special British Boat Service commando tasked with tracking down a terrorist cell. Stratton is directed by Simon West (Expendables 2, Con Air) who's no stranger to big action and the screenplay was writer by novelist Duncan Folconer. Along with Cooper, the film stars Gemma Chan, Austin Stowell, Tyler Hoechlin, Tom Felton, Thomas Kretschmann, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen and Jake Fairbrother. There is no official...
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- 8/2/2016
- Screen Anarchy
Once packaged as a Henry Cavill vehicle before the current Man of Steel was forced to bow out due to scheduling conflicts, Simon West’s (The Mechanic) MI6 thriller Stratton is still barrelling down on its 2016 release date, only this time it is Dominic Cooper that takes up arms as the titular agent.
Thanks to AMC’s live-action Preacher series, Cooper’s stock is rising and rising fast, and this time he’s delving into the secretive world of espionage action and biochemical weapons. Loosely based on Duncan Falconer’s novel of the same name, Stratton reads like your typical flick of a one-man-army going up against the odds, pitting Cooper’s Special Boat Service operative – yes, that appears to be a real job title – against a band of unruly terrorists.
Rounding out the casting docket are Gemma Chan, Austin Stowell, Tyler Hoechlin, Tom Felton, Thomas Kretschmann, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen,...
Thanks to AMC’s live-action Preacher series, Cooper’s stock is rising and rising fast, and this time he’s delving into the secretive world of espionage action and biochemical weapons. Loosely based on Duncan Falconer’s novel of the same name, Stratton reads like your typical flick of a one-man-army going up against the odds, pitting Cooper’s Special Boat Service operative – yes, that appears to be a real job title – against a band of unruly terrorists.
Rounding out the casting docket are Gemma Chan, Austin Stowell, Tyler Hoechlin, Tom Felton, Thomas Kretschmann, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen,...
- 8/2/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Action thriller stars Dominic Cooper, who was an 11th hour replacement for Henry Cavill.
Gfm Films has confirmed that shooting on action thriller Stratton, directed by Simon West (Con Air, The Expendables 2), has wrapped.
Filming commenced on July 15 in Brindisi, Italy before moving to Rome and onto various locations in and around London, UK.
Produced by Matthew Jenkins, Stratton is based on the series of books by ex-sbs (Special Boat Service) agent Duncan Falconer.
Gfm and West said they plan to continue their contractual relationship with Falconer in “creating a new action hero franchise”, working with the key creative and producing team on Stratton.
Dominic Cooper (Need For Speed, Dracula Untold) plays the lead role of Stratton, a determined and dedicated Sbs operative working alongside MI5 to prevent an international terrorist attack in London.
Cooper stars alongside Austin Stowell (Whiplash), Gemma Chan (Humans), Tyler Hoechlin (Teen Wolf) and Tom Felton (Harry Potter).
Thomas Kretschmann (Valkyrie), [link...
Gfm Films has confirmed that shooting on action thriller Stratton, directed by Simon West (Con Air, The Expendables 2), has wrapped.
Filming commenced on July 15 in Brindisi, Italy before moving to Rome and onto various locations in and around London, UK.
Produced by Matthew Jenkins, Stratton is based on the series of books by ex-sbs (Special Boat Service) agent Duncan Falconer.
Gfm and West said they plan to continue their contractual relationship with Falconer in “creating a new action hero franchise”, working with the key creative and producing team on Stratton.
Dominic Cooper (Need For Speed, Dracula Untold) plays the lead role of Stratton, a determined and dedicated Sbs operative working alongside MI5 to prevent an international terrorist attack in London.
Cooper stars alongside Austin Stowell (Whiplash), Gemma Chan (Humans), Tyler Hoechlin (Teen Wolf) and Tom Felton (Harry Potter).
Thomas Kretschmann (Valkyrie), [link...
- 9/18/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
The European action-thriller Stratton has only just commenced shooting, and yet it’s become something of a talking point due to its last-minute casting dilemma. One week prior to the commencement of principal photography, Henry Cavill – aka the Man of Steel – dropped out of the project, leaving Gfm Films up that proverbial creek minus a paddle. Luckily, another superhero stalwart found a space in his schedule to take over the rugged leading man duties: Dominic Cooper.
Cooper seems an unlikely candidate for the role of action hero. Especially when compared to Cavill, whose buffed-out physique adheres to the Jason Bourne-style theatrics Stratton must endure. Described in the official synopsis as “a determined and dedicated Sbs operative”, the film finds him working with MI6 “to prevent a revenge attack in London,” therefore making the beefcake build somewhat of a necessity.
To celebrate the start of production, the first image from the movie has arrived,...
Cooper seems an unlikely candidate for the role of action hero. Especially when compared to Cavill, whose buffed-out physique adheres to the Jason Bourne-style theatrics Stratton must endure. Described in the official synopsis as “a determined and dedicated Sbs operative”, the film finds him working with MI6 “to prevent a revenge attack in London,” therefore making the beefcake build somewhat of a necessity.
To celebrate the start of production, the first image from the movie has arrived,...
- 8/17/2015
- by Gem Seddon
- We Got This Covered
The first photo has been released of Dominic Cooper in the Simon West-directed "Stratton," the potential first of a franchise action feature based on Duncan Falconer's eight-book series about the titular member of Britain's elite Special Boat Service.
In the film, Stratton teams up with a Us Navy Seal (Austin Stowell) to battle an international terrorist. Falconer is an experienced former member of this special forces branch of the British intelligence network.
Gemma Chan, Tom Felton, Thomas Kretschmann, Derek Jacobi, Tyler Hoechlin, Connie Nielsen and Jake Fairbrother also star in the film which originally had Henry Cavill in the title role until he dropped out just before filming began. Cooper was quickly pulled in to replace him and shooting is underway in Italy now before shifting to London next month.
"Stratton" is due to open in 2016.
Source: Empire...
In the film, Stratton teams up with a Us Navy Seal (Austin Stowell) to battle an international terrorist. Falconer is an experienced former member of this special forces branch of the British intelligence network.
Gemma Chan, Tom Felton, Thomas Kretschmann, Derek Jacobi, Tyler Hoechlin, Connie Nielsen and Jake Fairbrother also star in the film which originally had Henry Cavill in the title role until he dropped out just before filming began. Cooper was quickly pulled in to replace him and shooting is underway in Italy now before shifting to London next month.
"Stratton" is due to open in 2016.
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- 8/17/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Move over Reacher, Bourne, Bauer and to a lesser extent Christmas, because Stratton has stormed in. Who needs first names when you're an armed-to-the-teeth special forces operative? Dominic Cooper, as this first still demonstrates, certainly doesn't. He's in name-taking mood as the film's Sbs trooper tackles a range of terror threats.Stratton sees Cooper's titular hardman teams up with a Us Navy Seal (Austin Stowell) to battle an international terrorist. He's the hero of an eight-book series by pseudonymous ex-military type Duncan Falconer - the man also behind the screenplay - and an experienced member of the elite Special Boat Service (like the Sas, only with extra canoeing) seconded to a cutting edge corner of the British intelligence network.The movie, which originally had Henry Cavill in the title role, has been shooting in Italy and gets underway in London next month. Co-starring with the lead are Gemma Chan, Tom Felton,...
- 8/17/2015
- EmpireOnline
Exclusive: Full cast for Gfm Films-produced action thriller to also include Harry Potter star Tom Felton and Whiplash’s Austin Stowell; SquareOne takes German rights.
Dominic Cooper has swooped in to replace Henry Cavill in Special Forces action thriller Stratton, after the Man Of Steel star quit the production just days before shooting was set to begin in June.
London-based production company Gfm Films has rescheduled principal photography to begin in Brindisi, Italy on July 15 before moving on to Rome, working together with Italian producers Eagle Pictures. Production will then move from Rome to the UK for filming in London and surrounding locations.
Cooper, the British actor who plays a young Howard Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is also known for roles in Need For Speed, Dracula Untold and Mamma Mia!. Upcoming projects include Catherine Hardwicke’s Miss You Already, Nicholas Hytner’s The Lady In The Van and Duncan Jones’ fantasy epic Warcraft.
In...
Dominic Cooper has swooped in to replace Henry Cavill in Special Forces action thriller Stratton, after the Man Of Steel star quit the production just days before shooting was set to begin in June.
London-based production company Gfm Films has rescheduled principal photography to begin in Brindisi, Italy on July 15 before moving on to Rome, working together with Italian producers Eagle Pictures. Production will then move from Rome to the UK for filming in London and surrounding locations.
Cooper, the British actor who plays a young Howard Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is also known for roles in Need For Speed, Dracula Untold and Mamma Mia!. Upcoming projects include Catherine Hardwicke’s Miss You Already, Nicholas Hytner’s The Lady In The Van and Duncan Jones’ fantasy epic Warcraft.
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- 7/9/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Simon West and the team making action thriller Stratton had an unpleasant surprise at the end of May when Henry Cavill, who had developed the idea and was set to star, dropped out thanks to creative differences about the script. After a quick search, the film has a replacement leading man in Dominic Cooper, plus additional casting in the shape of Tom Felton, Austin Stowell, Gemma Chan, Tyler Hoechlin, Thomas Kretschmann, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen and Jake Fairbrother. Though the cameras were originally due to roll last month, a quick schedule shift means it’ll all kick off next week in Italy. Cooper is aboard to play a Special Boat Service operative who must join forces with MI6 to prevent a terrorist attack. West, for one, seems fine with the new faces for the film. “Dominic Cooper’s talent, versatility and his originality as an actor, provide the perfect fit...
- 7/9/2015
- EmpireOnline
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