The cast of WWII drama Pressure carried a partially decapitated fake body across Camber Sands Beach in East Sussex on Wednesday as part of a D-Day reenactment for the upcoming film. The drama follows the true story of the Normandy invasion and is based on the stage play by David Haig.
As filming began this week, members of the crew were pictured placing fake bodies in the sea with the water stained red. Actors, dressed in khaki uniforms with protective helmets, carried guns and stormed the beach after arriving on military ships.
The film, which will star Andrew Scott as Royal Air Force meteorologist James Stagg, will also feature Brendan Fraser as American military officer Dwight D. Eisenhower, Kerry Condon as Kay Summersby, Chris Messina as American meteorologist Irving P. Krick, and Damian Lewis as Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery.
The synopsis reads: “In the seventy-two hours leading up to D-Day, all the pieces are in place except for one key element – the British weather. Britain’s chief meteorological officer James Stagg is called upon to deliver the most consequential forecast in history, locking him into a tense standoff with the entire Allied leadership.”
The wrong conditions could devastate the largest ever seaborne invasion, while any delay risks German intelligence catching on. With only his trusted aide Captain Kay Summersby to confide in, and haunted by a catastrophic D-Day rehearsal, the final decision rests with Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The release date for the upcoming film is yet to be announced.
Andrew Scott, who is known for his role as Moriarty in the BBC’s Sherlock, most recently starred in the TV adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s enduringly popular 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley.
The mini-series impressed critics with its lavish use of black-and-white film and sweeping direction, with the eight-part show’s leading man being commended for his portrayal of the duplicitous titular con-man.
Oscar-winning screenwriter Steven Zaillian wrote and directed the latest screen adaptation of The Talented Mr. Ripley, following in the footsteps of the 1999 film starring Matt Damon, Jude Law, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
With a noir take, in comparison to the sumptuous visuals of the Hollywood movie, critics have compared the Netflix version to Hitchcock in style and pace.
The cast and crew of WWII drama Pressure carried a fake body across Camber Sands Beach in East Sussex on Wednesday in a D-Day reenactment.
As filming began this week, members of the crew were pictured placing fake bodies the sea with the water stained red.
Actors, dressed in khaki uniforms with protective helmets, carried guns, and stormed the beach after arriving on military ships.
Locals watched on from the sand banks as the crew got to work.
Andrew will be joined by Brendan Fraser, who will play American military officer Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Actress Kerry Condon will star as Kay Summersby, with Chris Messina as American meteorologist Irving P. Krick and Damian Lewis as Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery.
The synopsis reads: ‘In the seventy two hours leading up to D-Day, all the pieces are in place except for one key element – the British weather.’
It adds: ‘Britain’s chief meteorological officer James Stagg (Andrew Scott) is called upon to deliver the most consequential forecast in history, locking him into a tense standoff with the entire Allied leadership.’
‘The wrong conditions could devastate the largest ever seaborne invasion, while any delay risks German intelligence catching on.’
The release date for the upcoming film is yet to be announced.
Conclusion
The cast and crew of WWII drama Pressure have recreated the iconic D-Day landing in East Sussex, using fake bodies and military equipment to bring the historical event to life. The film, which stars Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser, is based on the true story of the Normandy invasion and promises to be a gripping and intense drama.
FAQs
Q: What is the plot of the film?
A: The film follows the true story of the Normandy invasion and is based on the stage play by David Haig.
Q: Who stars in the film?
A: The film stars Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, and Damian Lewis.
Q: What is the release date of the film?
A: The release date of the film has not been announced.
Q: What is the significance of the D-Day landing?
A: The D-Day landing was a turning point in World War II, marking the beginning of the end of Germany’s occupation of Western Europe.