Orlando Bloom Joins Ethan Hawke in Jungle Thriller 'The Last of the Tribe'
In a move that promises to take audiences on a thrilling ride through the depths of the Amazon rainforest, Oscar-nominated actor Ethan Hawke is set to star alongside Brazilian actress Zaya Guarani and newcomer Orlando Bloom in the jungle thriller "The Last of the Tribe".
Directed by Claudio Borrelli ("Vultures") and penned by Mark Bailey (Emmy-nominee), the film follows William Phelan (Hawke), a washed-out Chicago cop turned corporate gun-for-hire, who is sent to investigate a death in the Amazon. During his mission, he encounters the last surviving member of an Indigenous tribe.
Bloom, known for his iconic roles in "The Lord of the Rings" and "Pirates of the Caribbean", joins Hawke in this intense thriller, alongside Guarani, an Indigenous Brazilian activist and environmentalist who has also appeared in Darren Aronofsky's sci-fi documentary "Postcards From Earth".
In an exclusive statement, director Claudio Borrelli revealed his vision for the film: "I'm drawn to films that slam the raw, the rugged and the cruel head-on into the beautiful and the divine. In this story, the rainforest is both the villain and the savior — that natural and forever conflict is the essence of what I want to capture in The Last of the Tribe."
The film boasts an all-star cast, with Hawke's Oscar nomination for his leading role in "Blue Moon" still fresh on the scene. Bloom, meanwhile, has been making waves in recent dramas such as "The Cut" and "Red Right Hand", opposite Andie MacDowell.
Guarani brings her unique perspective as a Guarani Mbya activist to the project, while cinematographer Adolpho Veloso ("Train Dreams") will helm the film's visuals. Protagonist Pictures is launching sales ahead of EFM, with Fernando Meirelles (The Two Popes, City of God) serving as executive producer.
Dave Bishop, CEO of Protagonist Pictures, describes "The Last of the Tribe" as an "intense, propulsive thriller with real moral weight at its core". With its timely themes and elevated genre storytelling, this film promises to be a standout project that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
In a move that promises to take audiences on a thrilling ride through the depths of the Amazon rainforest, Oscar-nominated actor Ethan Hawke is set to star alongside Brazilian actress Zaya Guarani and newcomer Orlando Bloom in the jungle thriller "The Last of the Tribe".
Directed by Claudio Borrelli ("Vultures") and penned by Mark Bailey (Emmy-nominee), the film follows William Phelan (Hawke), a washed-out Chicago cop turned corporate gun-for-hire, who is sent to investigate a death in the Amazon. During his mission, he encounters the last surviving member of an Indigenous tribe.
Bloom, known for his iconic roles in "The Lord of the Rings" and "Pirates of the Caribbean", joins Hawke in this intense thriller, alongside Guarani, an Indigenous Brazilian activist and environmentalist who has also appeared in Darren Aronofsky's sci-fi documentary "Postcards From Earth".
In an exclusive statement, director Claudio Borrelli revealed his vision for the film: "I'm drawn to films that slam the raw, the rugged and the cruel head-on into the beautiful and the divine. In this story, the rainforest is both the villain and the savior — that natural and forever conflict is the essence of what I want to capture in The Last of the Tribe."
The film boasts an all-star cast, with Hawke's Oscar nomination for his leading role in "Blue Moon" still fresh on the scene. Bloom, meanwhile, has been making waves in recent dramas such as "The Cut" and "Red Right Hand", opposite Andie MacDowell.
Guarani brings her unique perspective as a Guarani Mbya activist to the project, while cinematographer Adolpho Veloso ("Train Dreams") will helm the film's visuals. Protagonist Pictures is launching sales ahead of EFM, with Fernando Meirelles (The Two Popes, City of God) serving as executive producer.
Dave Bishop, CEO of Protagonist Pictures, describes "The Last of the Tribe" as an "intense, propulsive thriller with real moral weight at its core". With its timely themes and elevated genre storytelling, this film promises to be a standout project that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
but like, it's also super worrying thinking about orlando bloom playing a corporate gun-for-hire in the amazon...it feels like we're already seeing too many of these kinds of characters in movies and tv shows. plus, ethan hawke's been pretty chill with his acting lately 
and i'm not sure if he'll be able to carry this film to its full potential. zaya guarani's involvement is cool tho, she seems like a really passionate advocate for indigenous rights 
but overall, the whole thing just feels kinda...predictable 
. having Orlando Bloom join in is a great addition, he's always been someone who can bring depth to his characters 
. and let's be real, Fernando Meirelles at the helm is like a guarantee of an epic movie experience 
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what do you guys think about the film's premise? is it going to be a typical jungle thriller or something more unique 
and btw has anyone seen that brazilian activist zaya guarani before? she looks super interesting 
Plus, with Fernando Meirelles producing, we can expect something really well-crafted and thought-provoking... fingers crossed! 
. The inclusion of Guarani, who brings her expertise as an Indigenous activist to the project, adds a much-needed authenticity to the story 
. The film's focus on the Amazon rainforest and its inhabitants feels timely and important 
️. I love how they're teaming up with Zaya Guarani, an Indigenous Brazilian activist, to bring attention to the Amazon rainforest issues 
? Can't wait to see this one in theaters! 
And Claudio Borrelli as the director? Genius choice! His vision for the film sounds so intense and emotional... I'm already hyped for this one 
idk about dis new movie tho but ethan hawke looks super intense in the pics 
and orlando bloom is back from lord of rings land 
The jungle setting in this new movie is gonna be so immersive! I love how they're bringing attention to the struggles of Indigenous tribes and the clash between humans and nature 
And what's with the whole "newcomer" vibe? Is this just an attempt to cash in on his existing fanbase? 
Orlando Bloom is basically just going through the motions at this point. And what's with Hawke being cast in a role that's just a relic of his old "tough cop" days? It feels like they're trying to cash in on some nostalgic appeal rather than taking real risks with the story. And Guarani, bless her heart, she's just going to get lost in the shuffle as usual... 
can't wait to see how they bring this story to life on screen!
And the fact that they're going to be exploring the Amazon rainforest is just so cool 