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Shadow Force (2025 film)

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Shadow Force
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJoe Carnahan
Written by
  • Leon Chills
  • Joe Carnahan
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJuan Azpiroz
Edited by
  • Kevin Hale
  • Mike Sale
Music byCraig DeLeon
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • May 9, 2025 (2025-05-09)
Running time
104 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Shadow Force is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Joe Carnahan and co-written by Carnahan and Leon Chills. It stars Kerry Washington, Omar Sy, Mark Strong, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Cliff "Method Man" Smith.

Premise

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Kyrah and Isaac were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force, but broke the rules by falling in love, and they go underground to protect their son with the rest of the Shadow Force hot on their trail.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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On August 16, 2019, Leon Chills' script Shadow Force was acquired by Kerry Washington's production company Simpson Street, Sterling K. Brown's Indian Meadows and Steven "Dr." Love's Made in Love Media, and in September that same year, Lionsgate acquired distribution of the film.[2][3] On October 26, 2020, Victoria Mahoney was hired to direct the movie with Joe Carnahan rewriting the script with Chills.[4][5] On April 8, 2022, Carnahan replaced Mahoney as director.[6]

Casting

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Along with the announcement, Washington and Brown were set to play the leads.[2] On April 8, 2022, Omar Sy replaced Brown.[6] In August 2022, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Method Man, Mark Strong, Jahleel Kamara, Krondon, Natalia Reyes, Yoson An and Ed Quinn were cast in the film.[7][8] On September 16, 2022, Jénel Stevens-Thompson and Marshall Cook were cast in the film.[9]

Filming

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On August 30, 2022, principal photography was set to start in Colombia.[8] In October 2022, Washington and Ed Quinn confirmed that filming wrapped.[10][11]

Release

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Shadow Force is scheduled to be released in the United States on May 9, 2025. It was delayed from its original release date of May 2, 2025, to take advantage of Mother's Day weekend and avoid competition with Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "Shadow Force (2025)". Irish Film Classification Office. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 16, 2019). "Hot Package: Kerry Washington & Sterling K. Brown To Star In 'Shadow Force'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  3. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 12, 2019). "Lionsgate Lands Kerry Washington-Sterling K. Brown Action Film 'Shadow Force'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  4. ^ Vlessing, Etan (October 26, 2020). "Victoria Mahoney to Direct Action Film 'Shadow Force' for Lionsgate". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  5. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 26, 2020). "'Rise Of Skywalker' Second Unit Director Victoria Mahoney To Helm Lionsgate Action Drama 'Shadow Force'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 3, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (April 8, 2022). "Omar Sy & Kerry Washington Set To Star In Lionsgate Action-Thriller 'Shadow Force'; Joe Carnahan Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 16, 2022). "'Shadow Force': Da'Vine Joy Randolph & Cliff "Method Man" Smith Join Joe Carnahan's Action-Thriller For Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (August 30, 2022). "'Shadow Force': Mark Strong, Jahleel Kamara, Marvin "Krondon" Jones III, Natalia Reyes, Yoson An & Ed Quinn Board Lionsgate Action-Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 16, 2022). "'Karma's A -', 'Shadow Force', 'Swipe NYC', 'Unfelt', 'Midnight In The Orange Grove', 'Love Bomb', 'The Disruptors' Castings; Acquisitions By Gravitas, Virgil, Freestyle, Buffalo 8; More – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 5, 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  10. ^ Ed Quinn (October 4, 2022). "Well that was the experience of a lifetime". Instagram. Meta Platforms. Archived from the original on January 14, 2023. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  11. ^ Kerry Washington (October 3, 2022). "Thats a wrap! Today was my final day on filming #ShadowForce. And… Holy sh*t! What a CRAZY F*#%ING ride". Instagram. Meta Platforms. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  12. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 21, 2025). "Joe Carnahan's 'Shadow Force' With Kerry Washington & Omar Sy To Help Kick Off Summer This Year – Box Office". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  13. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 9, 2025). "Lionsgate's Kerry Washington & Omar Sy Action Pic 'Shadow Force' Invades Mother's Day Weekend". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
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