Chris Hemsworth and Lily James Dive Into ‘Subversion’
Under the glare of studio lights on Australia’s Gold Coast, Chris Hemsworth and Lily James are teaming up for Subversion, a submarine thriller that’s already creating a stir. Amazon MGM Studios wants a blockbuster, and the cast alone says they’re aiming big. Hemsworth, an Aussie returning to shoot on home turf, steps into the role of a naval commander. His orders? Not so simple. He’s being blackmailed to take a submarine packed with dangerous cargo through international waters—a scenario that screams high stakes.
Lily James joins him, showing she’s not just for costume dramas or feel-good hits. Instead, she’s getting involved in shadowy, tension-filled corridors beneath the ocean. The project taps Patrick Vollrath, who’s fresh from his claustrophobic thriller 7500, which stuck Joseph Gordon-Levitt in a cockpit. You can bet Vollrath knows how to drill suspense into tight spaces, and a submarine provides the ultimate pressure cooker setting.
Star Power, a Tense Script, and Filming Down Under
Michael Peña is in the mix, too. He’s no stranger to supporting roles that add spice, so you can expect him to bring some levity—or maybe more danger—to the voyage. The script, by Andrew Ferguson, hinges on a fraught situation: a commander forced out of loyalty and desperation to make a run nobody sane would attempt. What’s this dangerous cargo? Details are locked down tighter than the submarine’s hatch, but with Amazon MGM and Di Bonaventura Pictures backing things up, audiences are expecting explosive twists.
The buzz is picking up not just because of the cast, but because submarine movies promise close-quarters drama and high tension—think of Crimson Tide or The Hunt for Red October. Now, Hemsworth and James have a chance to put their own spin on the genre.
Filming in Queensland isn’t just a treat for Aussie fans eager for a glimpse of Hemsworth between takes. It’s also a practical choice, taking advantage of Australia’s top-notch facilities and incentives for film production. Sets are being built to mimic the tight, claustrophobic interiors where every second counts and nobody’s totally safe.
- Chris Hemsworth leads as a pressured naval commander
- Lily James shifts gears into a dramatic thriller role
- Michael Peña adds his touch to the supporting cast
- Patrick Vollrath brings tension and suspense as director
- Shot in Australia, promising authentic, immersive scenes
The cast and production team aren’t revealing all the secrets yet, but with the cameras rolling on the Gold Coast, ‘Subversion’ is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated action releases from Amazon MGM in the upcoming slate.