Chris Gorak Set To Direct Sci-Fi Thriller Attach With Chronicle Star Alex Russell

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Published on Sunday, 05 February 2017 06:09

Chris Gorak will direct the sci-fi-thriller Attach, based on his original script and will star Alex Russell (Chronicle). Adam Schroeder (Sleepy Hollow, The Truman Show) will produce under his Adam Schroeder Entertainment banner alongside Rob Paris (The Blackcoat's Daughter) of Paris Film, Inc.

Highland Film Group will handle international sales, and introduce to buyers next month in Berlin.  UTA Independent, who have been dominant at this year's Sundance Film Festival, will rep the U.S. rights. 

Star athlete Daniel Townsend (Russell) undergoes an experimental surgery that permanently attaches a cutting-edge bionic arm and leg to his body after he loses his own in a car accident. But when he realizes the advanced intelligent prosthetics may have a destructive mind of their own, Daniel's rehabilitation quickly transforms into a desperate fight to save himself and everyone around him.

"We're going to explore the most current and innovative science and technology in this film." says Adam Schroeder. "I couldn't be more thrilled to be a part of Chris Gorak's provocative vision and distinctive worldview.  Having the brilliant Alex Russell onboard to star takes Attach to the next level and I can't wait for Highland Film Group to share this exciting project with buyers at the EFM next week."

Director Chris Gorak said: "Attach is unique and timely, it combines all of the gripping elements of a classic sci-fi thriller and the exciting technological breakthroughs of today. Alex Russell is such a fresh talent, working with him will be an exceptional experience. I look forward to the collaboration and bringing the character of Daniel Townsend to life."

Gorak made his directorial debut on the 2006 Sundance Film Festival hit, Right at Your Door, which was released by Lionsgate. In 2010 he went on to direct the Regency and Summit film The Darkest Hour starring Emile Hirsch, Max Minghella and Joel Kinnaman. Throughout his career, Gorak has worked as both an Art Director and Production Designer for the likes of David Fincher, Stephen Spielberg and The Coen Brothers. His credits include: Taken, Fight Club, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Tombstone, Blade: Trinity and Minority Report, among others.

Russell made his screen debut in 2010 in the Australian film Wasted on the Young, and subsequently starred in the Carrie remake for MGM and Screen Gems as well as the sci-fi thriller Chronicle for Twentieth Century Fox, which became a breakout worldwide box office hit. Russell will next be seen in Joseph Kosinski's drama Granite Mountainstarring Jeff Bridges, Josh Brolin and Miles Teller, Greg McLean's thriller Jungle co-starring Daniel Radcliffe, and Del Kathryn Barton's Red, an experimental short film co-starring Cate Blanchett.

Russell is represented by UTA and Mosaic. Gorak is represented by UTA.

About Adam Schroeder Entertainment

Adam Schroeder began his career as the co-producer of Amy Heckerling's Clueless. The following year, he co-produced Albert Brooks' Mother, Ron Howard's Ransom and Marvin's Room starring Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio and Diane Keaton. Over the years, Schroeder has amassed a large slate of producer credits including: Peter Weir's The Truman Show, Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow, Sam Raimi's A Simple Plan, The Tuxedo, A Little Bit Of Heaven and Chronicle. Schroeder has executive produced a large slate including: Wonder Boys, Angela's Ashes, Bringing Out the Dead, In & Out, Rules Of Engagement, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, Shaft, Zoolander, Changing Lanes, Orange County, Hysteria and The First Wives Club. Upcoming projects include, Chronicle 2 (20th Century Fox), Greg McLean's Convergence and Andrew Niccol's "The Truman Show" television series.

Paris Film, Inc.

Paris Film, Inc. is working with distributor A24 for the March release of Osgood Perkins' TIFF sensation The Blackcoat's Daughter starring Emma Roberts, Kiernan Shipka and Lucy Boynton.  The company most recently produced Perkins' second feature, I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives in The House starring Ruth Wilson, Lucy Boynton, Bob Balaban and Paula Prentiss.  Worldwide rights for the film were acquired by Netflix.

About Highland Film Group

Highland Film Group (HFG) was started in 2010 by Arianne Fraser, who partnered with Delphine Perrier in 2012 to form an independent worldwide sales, production and film financing company. HFG provides financing through a combination of pre-sales to help cover senior and subordinated debt, gap, tax credit, and facilitates capital for mezzanine and equity financing. 

The Highland Film Group slate includes: Vaughn Stein's Terminal starring Margot Robbie; Jon Avnet's Three Christs of Ypsilanti starring Richard Gere, Julianna Margulies, Peter Dinklage, Walton Goggins and Bradley Whitford: Lin Oeding's thriller Braven starring Jason Momoa; Scott Mann's Final Score starring Dave Bautista and Pierce Brosnan; and Osgood Perkins' The Blackcoat's Daughter starring Emma Roberts for A24. The company recently acquired remake rights to The Crow and is planning a fall 2017 start.