The new shark film The Last Breath will open in theaters on July 26. Ahead of its release, I had the pleasure of talking with the director, Joachim Hedèn, about the edge-of-your-seat thriller.
Hedèn is by no means new to the genre. He’s also behind the aquatic thrillers The Dive (2023) and Breaking Surface (2020), meaning he was a fantastic choice to direct the film, whose script was written by Andrew Prendergast and Nick Saltrese.
The Last Breath centers on a group of old friends reuniting for a Caribbean vacation. Their idyllic reunion takes a horrifying turn when they explore a sunken World War II battleship. What begins as an adventurous dive quickly becomes a desperate fight for survival. With limited resources, dwindling oxygen, and surrounded by great white sharks, the friends must confront their deepest fears in a race against time to escape their watery tomb.
The film stars Alexander Arnold, Kim Spearman, Jack Parr, Erin Mullen, Arlo Carter, and the late great Julian Sands in his final role.
Hedèn was kind enough to answer a few of my questions about the story, the impressive special effects, and the struggles of making an underwater film. He didn’t stop there. He also discussed the loss of Julian Sands and the many contributions Sands made to the world. Joachim Hedèn has carved quite a niche for himself, proving his talent for making thrillers set in the depths.
Watch our interview to hear what the director says about The Last Breath and more. Then, dive into It when it opens in theaters on July 26, 2024. Get your tickets now.
