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The Dog Stars (film)
Upcoming film by Ridley Scott From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Dog Stars is an upcoming post-apocalyptic science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, and written by Mark L. Smith and Christopher Wilkinson, based on the 2012 novel by Peter Heller.
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Premise
"The movie is set in the aftermath of a catastrophic flu virus that nearly wiped out humanity... the movie follows Hig (Elordi), a civilian pilot, and a tough ex-marine (Brolin), who face invaders and the hope for a better life outside their current dwelling."[1]
Cast
- Jacob Elordi as Hig
- Margaret Qualley as Cima
- Josh Brolin as Bangley
- Guy Pearce
- Benedict Wong
Production
Development
In November 2024, Ridley Scott stated that after shooting his planned Bee Gees biopic, he wanted to direct a then-unrevealed sci-fi film, adding that "it's already written."[2] This project was later revealed to be based on the 2012 novel The Dog Stars by Peter Heller, adapted by Mark L. Smith and Christopher Wilkinson.[3] By this time, it was set to be Scott's next film, with filming set to begin in spring 2025.[4][5]
Casting
In November 2024, it was announced that Paul Mescal was in advanced negotiations to star in the film.[4] However, due to scheduling conflicts, it was reported that Jacob Elordi was in early negotiations to replace Mescal in January 2025.[6] In February, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin and Guy Pearce were in final negotiations to join the cast.[7] In May 2025, Benedict Wong joined the cast.[8]
Filming
Principal photography began in Italy in April 2025.[7][9] Filming took place in Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Abruzzo, Cinecittà Studios in Rome, [10] then moved in May to Cansiglio, Ovindoli and Avezzano.[11][12]
Release
The Dog Stars is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 27, 2026.[13]
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