Directors, producers, and actors who worked on the upcoming Netflix film “Beckett,” which was shot entirely in Greece, praised the country as the perfect destination for the action thriller, according to greekreporter.com.
Director Ferdinando Cito Filomarino was interested in exploring areas of the country that are lesser-known internationally, such as the mountain village of Tsepevolo in Zagori, Epirus.
Leading man John David Washington, the son of actor Denzel Washington, gushed over the country’s majestic landscapes, noting “you see the beauty in the backdrop… it almost gives this heartbeat of hope, even in the most desperate situations.”
Washington lauded the village of Tsepevolo, which he called “one of his favorite locations,” and particularly the local residents, who were “so nice” to the crew.
Actor Panos Koronis noted that the film highlights “another part of Greece,” which included the country’s many mountainous regions, which can “offer really nice cinematic setups.”
Netflix film “Beckett” highlights the beauty of Greece
Filmed partly in the countryside surrounding Tsepevolo, amongst the ancient ruins of Delphi, and in the sprawling metropolis of Athens, Netflix’s “Beckett” shows the many sides of Greece while telling the thrilling story of an American tourist caught up in a “dangerous web of conspiracy.”
The synopsis for the upcoming film, set to be released on Netflix on August 13, reads:
“While vacationing in Greece, Beckett (John David Washington), an American tourist, becomes the target of a manhunt after a devastating accident. Forced to run for his life and desperate to reach the U.S. Embassy in Athens to clear his name, tensions escalate as the authorities close in, political unrest mounts, and Beckett falls even deeper into a dangerous web of conspiracy.”
The movie stars up-and-coming actors including John David Washington, Boyd Holbrook, Vicky Krieps, and Alicia Vikander. The film is also being backed by more established figures, including Luca Guadagnino, who is producing the film.
Guadagnino was catapulted into international fame and acclaim through the 2017 film “Call Me By Your Name,” which he also produced and directed.
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