ActorAndrew Scotthas found his next project in the upcoming D-Day moviePressure,Deadlinereports. The actor has been on a dream run lately, gathering acclaim with roles like Netflix’sRipleyandAndrew Haigh’sAll of Us Strangers. With the new role, theFleabagstar will step into the shoes of real-life figure, Group CaptainJames Stagg, the Allies’ Chief Meteorologist whose work would prove critical in the fate of the war and the course of history.
The feature will be helmed by Australian filmmakerAnthony Maras, whose previous works includeHotel Mumbai, based on the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, short filmThe Palaceabout the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, andAzadi, a film exploring the plight of Afghan refugees in Australian detention centers. Given the body of his work, he’ll certainly bring his vision articulating more humane aspects of war and terror to thisD-Day story.
What’s ‘Pressure’ About?
Maras co-wrote the screenplay withDavid Haig, based on Haig’s critically lauded play. Filming will begin in the UK this September, while additional casting is underway. Per the synopsis, the film will follow the events of seventy-two hours leading up to D-Day, while all the plans are in place except the unpredictable British weather.Scott plays Britain’s chief meteorological officer James Stagg, who is called upon to deliver the most consequential forecast in history. The wrong decision can devastate the whole operation while a delay can risk German intelligence catching on. With only hours to go, the fate of the war and the lives of millions hang in the balance.
Haig’s play explores Stagg’s personal and military stress and focuses on how the tension between the teams grows with different weather forecasts for the date of the proposed D-Day. Maras aims to capture not onlythe pressure-cooker of the decision-making but also the scale of the landings. The thrilling premise will certainly keep the audience glued to their seats while creating a compellingwar drama.
Scott has a career spanning decades in theatre, TV, and movieswith credits likeFleabag,Pride,Spectre, and war drama1917. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his starring role in Haig’s romantic drama filmAll of Us Strangers, where he starred oppositePaul Mescal. He also received a Primetime Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Lead Actor category for his villainous turn in the psychological thriller miniseriesRipley.
No release date has been announced for Pressure, yet. Stay tuned to Collider for further updates.
