| Force of Nature: The Dry 2 | |
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| Directed by | Robert Connolly |
| Screenplay by | Robert Connolly |
| Based on | Force of Nature by Jane Harper |
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| Cinematography | Andrew Commis |
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| Music by | Peter Raeburn |
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| Distributed by | Roadshow Films |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Force of Nature: The Dry 2 is an upcoming Australian mystery thriller film written and directed by Robert Connolly.[1] The film is a sequel to the 2020 film The Dry,[2] and based on the novel Force of Nature by Jane Harper.[3] It stars Eric Bana, reprising his role as Aaron Falk, alongside Anna Torv, Deborra-Lee Furness, Robin McLeavy, Sisi Stringer, Lucy Ansell, Jacqueline McKenzie, Tony Briggs, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor, and Richard Roxburgh.
The film is scheduled to be released in Australia by Roadshow Films on 8 February 2024.
Plot
Five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat deep in the Victorian mountain ranges, one of the five is a whistle-blower and she disappears. Federal Agents Aaron Falk and Carmen Cooper join the search in the hope of finding her alive.
Cast
- Eric Bana as Aaron Falk[1]
- Anna Torv as Alice Russell[4]
- Deborra-Lee Furness as Jill Bailey[3]
- Robin McLeavy as Lauren[3]
- Sisi Stringer as Beth[3]
- Lucy Ansell as Bree[3]
- Jacqueline McKenzie as Carmen Cooper[3]
- Tony Briggs as Ian Chase[3]
- Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Erik Falk[3]
- Richard Roxburgh as Daniel Bailey[3]
- Kenneth Radley as Sergeant King[3]
Production
A sequel to The Dry, based on Jane Harper's 2017 follow-up novel Force of Nature, was announced to be in production in 2022, with filming having begun in Victoria in May 2022. Robert Connolly was set to return to direct and Eric Bana would reprise his role as Aaron Falk.[3]
In September 2022, it was announced that IFC Films acquired North American distribution rights to the film after also distributing the first film.[1]
Release
The film was originally set to be released in Australia on 24 August 2023.[2][4] However, the release of the film was postponed with a new release date yet to be set, due to the impact of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike in the United States on the film's promotion.[5] It was eventually rescheduled to be released on 8 February 2024 in Australia.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 Vlessing, Etan (9 September 2022). "IFC Films Nabs Eric Bana Crime Thriller 'Force of Nature' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- 1 2 Kelly, Vivienne (21 March 2023). "'Force of Nature: The Dry 2' to Hit Cinemas in August". Variety. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Frater, Patrick (17 May 2022). "Eric Bana and Robert Connolly Reunite for 'Force of Nature,' Following Australian Hit Film 'The Dry'". Variety. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- 1 2 Mangioni, Sam (9 May 2023). "Eric Bana Faces the Force of Nature in Thrilling Trailer for 'The Dry 2'". Man of Many. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ↑ Kelly, Vivienne (19 July 2023). "'Force of Nature: The Dry 2' Release Date Pushed Back in Australia". Variety. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
- ↑ Ward, Sarah (9 October 2023). "'Force of Nature: The Dry 2' Will Get Eric Bana Solving Mysteries Again in Cinemas Down Under in February". Concrete Playground. Retrieved 26 October 2023.