The Loft (2012 film)
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The Loft is an upcoming American thriller film directed by Erik Van Looy
. It is a (second) remake of the original Belgian
film with a similar title
(also directed by Erik Van Looy). The script was written by Bart De Pauw and adapted by Wesley Strick
. The only remaining cast from the original film is Matthias Schoenaerts
, who will reprise the same role.
, which they use to discretely meet their respective mistresses
. When the body of a murder
ed woman is found in that loft, the men begin to suspect each other of having committed the gruesome crime
, as they are the only ones with key
s to the premises. Through flashbacks, which are intertwined by scenes from the present, the entire story is unravelled.
(Belgium).
Erik Van Looy
Erik Ludovicus Maria Van Looy is a Belgian film director.In Flanders he is also known as a television presenter .His most famous movies are:*Ad Fundum *Shades...
. It is a (second) remake of the original Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
film with a similar title
Loft (2008 film)
Loft is a 2008 Belgian thriller directed by Erik Van Looy, starring an ensemble cast of notable Flemish actors. The script was written by Bart De Pauw.-Synopsis:...
(also directed by Erik Van Looy). The script was written by Bart De Pauw and adapted by Wesley Strick
Wesley Strick
Wesley Strick is an American screenwriter who has written such films as the comic-horror hit Arachnophobia, the Martin Scorsese remake of Cape Fear and the videogame adaptation Doom.-Life and career:...
. The only remaining cast from the original film is Matthias Schoenaerts
Matthias Schoenaerts
Matthias Schoenarts is the son of the Belgian actor Julien Schoenaerts. After finishing the academy of dramatic arts in Antwerp, Matthias featured in several movies.-Filmography:*Priest Daens as Wannes Scholliers*Waternimf...
, who will reprise the same role.
Synopsis
Five married men share ownership of an upmarket loftLoft
A loft can be an upper story or attic in a building, directly under the roof. Alternatively, a loft apartment refers to large adaptable open space, often converted for residential use from some other use, often light industrial...
, which they use to discretely meet their respective mistresses
Mistress (lover)
A mistress is a long-term female lover and companion who is not married to her partner; the term is used especially when her partner is married. The relationship generally is stable and at least semi-permanent; however, the couple does not live together openly. Also the relationship is usually,...
. When the body of a murder
Murder
Murder is the unlawful killing, with malice aforethought, of another human being, and generally this state of mind distinguishes murder from other forms of unlawful homicide...
ed woman is found in that loft, the men begin to suspect each other of having committed the gruesome crime
Crime
Crime is the breach of rules or laws for which some governing authority can ultimately prescribe a conviction...
, as they are the only ones with key
Key (lock)
A key is an instrument that is used to operate a lock. A typical key consists of two parts: the blade, which slides into the keyway of the lock and distinguishes between different keys, and the bow, which is left protruding so that torque can be applied by the user. The blade is usually intended to...
s to the premises. Through flashbacks, which are intertwined by scenes from the present, the entire story is unravelled.
Cast
- Karl UrbanKarl UrbanKarl-Heinz Urban is a New Zealand actor.He is known for playing Éomer in the second and third installments of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in the 2009 film Star Trek and Julius Caesar on Xena: Warrior Princess...
as Vincent Stevens (replacing Patrick WilsonPatrick Wilson (actor)Patrick Joseph Wilson is an American actor and singer. Wilson has spent years singing lead roles in major Broadway musicals, beginning in 1996. In 2003, he appeared in the HBO mini-series Angels in America...
, who dropped out at the start of filming) - James MarsdenJames MarsdenJames Paul Marsden is an American actor, singer and former Versace model. He is known for playing the superhero Cyclops in the first three X-Men films and for his roles in other commercially successful films such as Hop, Superman Returns, Hairspray, Enchanted, The Box, and 27 Dresses.-Early life...
as Chris Vanowen - Wentworth MillerWentworth MillerWentworth Earl Miller III is an English-born American actor; model and screenwriter who rose to stardom following his role as Michael Scofield in the Fox Network television series Prison Break.-Early life:...
as Luke Seacord - Eric StonestreetEric StonestreetEric Stonestreet is an American actor, known for his starring role as Cameron Tucker on the ABC comedy Modern Family. Stonestreet has received critical acclaim for his performance in Modern Family and won the 2010 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his...
as Marty Landry - Matthias SchoenaertsMatthias SchoenaertsMatthias Schoenarts is the son of the Belgian actor Julien Schoenaerts. After finishing the academy of dramatic arts in Antwerp, Matthias featured in several movies.-Filmography:*Priest Daens as Wannes Scholliers*Waternimf...
as Philip Williams - Rachael TaylorRachael TaylorRachael Taylor is an Australian actress and model. She made her leading role debut in the short-lived Australian program headLand. She then made the transition to Hollywood, appearing in the films Transformers, Shutter, and Splinterheads.-Personal life:Taylor was born in Launceston, Tasmania, the...
as Ann - Isabel LucasIsabel LucasIsabel Lucas is an Australian actress and model perhaps best known for her role as Tasha Andrews on the Australian television soap opera Home and Away...
as Sarah Deakins - Rhona MitraRhona MitraRhona Natasha Mitra , sometimes credited as Rona Mitra, is an English actress, model and singer.-Early life:Mitra was born in Paddington, London, England, the daughter of Anthony Mitra, a cosmetic surgeon, and Nora Downey...
as Allison - Valerie CruzValerie CruzValerie Cruz is an American actress.Cruz was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey of Cuban ancestry. She attended Florida State University and received a BFA theatre degree....
as Barbara - Elaine CassidyElaine CassidyElaine Cassidy is an award-winning Irish actress and is best known for playing the lead character Abby Mills in the American CBS TV series Harper's Island, Felicia in Felicia's Journey opposite Bob Hoskins, Runt in Disco Pigs opposite Cillian Murphy, and Lydia in The Others.-Early life:Elaine...
as Ellie - Kali RochaKali Rocha-Early life:Rocha was born in Memphis, Tennessee and grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, graduating from Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in 1993.-Career:...
as Mimi - Margarita LevievaMargarita LevievaMargarita Levieva is an American actress. Born in the Soviet Union, she was a professional gymnast before going on to star in the films The Invisible, Adventureland and Spread.-Personal life:...
as Vicky
Production history
On June 6, 2011, shooting started in New Orleans. After a few weeks the cast and crew came to the studios in BrusselsBrussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
(Belgium).