Akshay Kumar’s upcoming alien thriller ‘Samuk’ is expanding its international technical team with the addition of Chris Peters, an art director associated with Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. The filmmaker is bringing his experience in large-scale visual productions to Kanishk Varma’s ambitious project. The film, which is currently being shot in Cardiff, Wales, is being mounted as a visually driven science-fiction thriller. According to the makers, ‘Samuk’ will combine “military realism, survival horror, and alien mythology”.
Chris Peters joins ‘Samuk’ for production design
The inclusion of Peters comes as the makers look to create a convincing world for the film’s alien-driven narrative. Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah and director Kanishk Varma are said to have felt that his experience with large international productions would complement the scale of the project.According to Mid-Day, reports state, “Samuk is being mounted on a big scale. Chris’s experience with large-scale international productions makes him a natural fit. The production design is integral to making the audience believe in this world. The team will shoot for the next two months in the UK.”The film is expected to continue shooting in the UK over the coming weeks, with the production placing considerable emphasis on its visual world.
Oscar-nominated creature designer Alec Gillis also on board
Peters is not the only international technician working on ‘Samuk’. The film’s team also includes Oscar-nominated creature effects designer Alec Gillis, who is responsible for creating the movie’s central alien.British action director Luke Tumber is another key member of the international crew, bringing expertise in designing and executing the film’s action sequences.The combination of international specialists is intended to help the makers achieve the scale and visual detailing required for an alien thriller.
Chris Peters brings experience from major Hollywood productions
Peters’ previous work includes major Hollywood projects such as ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ and the ‘Wicked’ franchise. He has also worked as an art director on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, adding experience from one of Marvel Studios’ biggest upcoming productions to ‘Samuk’.The collaboration marks another attempt by Hindi cinema to build an ambitious science-fiction world with the support of experienced international technicians.
Akshay Kumar headlines the alien thriller
Directed by Kanishk Varma, ‘Samuk’ stars Akshay Kumar and is being produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. The film is positioned as an alien thriller that combines elements of survival horror and military action with mythology surrounding extraterrestrial life.With shooting currently underway in Cardiff and an international crew handling key creative and technical departments, ‘Samuk’ is shaping up as an unusual genre project for Akshay Kumar and Hindi cinema.