We reported back in May of last year that a new Underworld sequel was in the works. Back in October the film began production. Today we can report that an official title has been announced for the high-octane vampire/werewolf film. The title of the fifth film of the franchise is Underworld: Blood Wars.
Kate Beckinsale’s vampire character, Selene, will be returning for the film along with several other stars from the previous sequels, including Theo James and India Eisley who plays Selene’s daughter Eve. Game of Thrones actors Charles Dance and Tobias Menzies, who will be playing the Lycan leader Marius, will also appear in Blood Wars. And Laura Pulver (Sherlock) will be joining the cast along with Daisy Head (Fallen), Peter Andersson (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo), Bradley James (iZombie) and Clementine Nicholson.
Underworld: Blood Wars was penned by Cory Goodman, who also wrote the script for The Last Witch Hunter. Anna Foerster is directing the action film, which is set out be released on October 14, 2016. Forester is known for her work on such films as Independence Day, White House Down and The Day After Tomorrow (one of my favorite movies). She has also directed episodes of several television including Criminal Minds and Outlander. Foerster will also serve as executive producer along side Skip Williamson. The producers for the film include David Kern, Gary Lucchesi, Len Wiseman and Richard S. Wright.
Here’s the trailer for Underworld 4: Awakening (2012) to refresh your memory of where the story left off.
Sources: IMDb
