There is no questioning Netflix’s position in the current entertainment industry. In addition to amassing a library of timeless movies, TV series, and specials, the top streaming service has seen an increase in the scope and appeal of its original programming in recent years. It is abundantly clear that Netflix is showing no signs of slowing down in terms of releasing some of the biggest movies and shows out there, from ambitious television series like “Stranger Things” and “The 100” to blockbuster films like “The Adam Project,” “The Irishman,” and the upcoming “All Quiet on the Western Front.” As one of their next films, “Heart of Stone,” will produce the next major action thriller franchise, the streamer will now be entering a new field.
With its action movies and thrillers, Netflix has started to experience popularity in recent years. Three of these films—”The Gray Man,” “Extraction,” and “Red Notice”—are among the most popular original films produced by the company, with the last picture topping the list with more than 364,000,000 hours seen in the first 28 days alone (via Top 10 Netflix). Given this, it makes perfect sense for Netflix to want to broaden its genre offerings in order to create a potential series of movies that could even become the next “Mission: Impossible” franchise. What can we therefore anticipate from Netflix’s upcoming big move? Now is the time to explore further.
What is the release date for Heart of Stone?
Although “Heart of Stone” hasn’t yet had a firm release date announced, we do know that it will happen sometime in 2023. (via Netflix Tudum). Producers Don Granger, David Ellison, and Dana Goldberg confirmed the movie as a Skydance Media project in December 2020, according to Deadline. Gal Gadot, who starred in “Red Notice” and “Wonder Woman,” will also produce the movie and play the lead role in “Stone.” Tom Harper, who is best known for his historical and political dramas including the BBC series “War & Peace,” the crime drama series “Peak Blinders,” and the movies “War Book” and “The Aeronauts,” will direct the project. Greg Rucka, the screenwriter of “The Old Guard,” and Allison Schroeder, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of 2016’s “Hidden Figures,” who also has a link to “Wonder Woman,” collaborated on the movie’s script.
Initially looking for a theatrical or streaming distribution, “Heart of Stone” was finally chosen by Netflix in January 2021. (via Deadline). This happened not long after Skydance agreed to let Amazon Prime broadcast their Chris Pratt-starring science fiction action thriller “The Tomorrow War,” which was directed by Chris McKay. In March 2022, principal photography commenced in the UK.
What is the plot of Heart of Stone?
Although “Heart of Stoneplot “‘s has been kept a secret, there are elements of it that hint at what the action thriller may entail. When the movie was first announced, it was said that it would launch a franchise in the style of international thrillers like “Mission: Impossible” and “James Bond,” but with a feminine twist (via Deadline). Gal Gadot, the movie’s primary star, emphasises the grounded, realistic tone of the movie in the first look teaser that was released during the Netflix Tudum Fan Event in 2022. It’s going to be a really epic movie, she predicts. We really wanted to make sure we kept it authentic so people could feel the anguish. It’s a super-grounded, raw action thriller.
This shows that “Heart of Stone” has very high expectations to live up to. Gritty action, varied settings, and mind-blowing feats appear to be combining many of our favourite elements of action thrillers into one explosive package. The movie probably won’t completely redefine the genre. With enough of a female-centric focus to give it a new taste that will undoubtedly help it stand out from the competition, it seems poised to deliver the goods with everything we want to see out of a movie like this.
Who will star in Heart of Stone?
As previously known, Gal Gadot will co-produce and star in the upcoming action thriller “Heart of Stone” on Netflix (via Deadline). Gadot is most known for playing Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe movies, which began with “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” in 2016 and continued with her own two standalone films in 2017 and 2020. She also appeared in both Joss Whedon and Zack Snyder’s “Justice League” movies. Additionally, she previously starred in the 2021 movie “Red Notice” with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Ryan Reynolds, making this her second appearance in a Netflix thriller. She sees herself as a lover of the adrenaline she gets from her risk-taking adventures, and Gadot will be portraying CIA agent Rachel Stone in the movie (via Netflix Tudum).
Jamie Dornan, who portrays Parker in the movie, co-stars with Gadot. Early in February 2022, Dornan, who is most known for his work in the “Fifty Shades” trilogy, “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,” and “Belfast,” joined the cast of “Stone” (via Deadline). In addition, Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt, who joined the movie in March 2022, will play Keya Dhawan in her English debut (via Deadline). Sophie Okonedo, Matthias Schweighöfer, Jing Lusi, and Paul Ready are the cast members; they were also revealed in March 2022. (via Deadline). Which roles we shall see these stars in are unknown.
Is there a trailer for Heart of Stone?
Although “Heart of Stone” hasn’t had a complete trailer, the main cast members of the movie appeared in a first-look teaser for the Netflix Tudum fan event in 2022. The teaser features a variety of sequences from the film, including intense action, spectacular stunts, breathtaking scenery, quick interviews, and narration that reads, “You are aware of what you agreed to. No relationships or pals… Our work is too significant.” We can assume that Rachel Stone, who has made significant sacrifices in order to devote herself to this risk-taking lifestyle, is receiving essential information from this important individual.
Following that, we see some of these epic scenes being directed by Tom Harper behind the scenes, and Jamie Dornan and Alia Bhatt discuss what to expect from the movie. While Dornan adds, “There’s so much going on; it’s so enormous scale,” Bhatt says, “It has these people that you really connect with and feel for.” Heart of Stone is establishing itself as a genuine blast of a time thanks to its abundance of stylish aesthetics, big action sequences, and a dedicated cast.
