Variety reports that Renny Harlin’s DEEP WATER will be the first project from a new production company launched by Gene Simmons (from KISS!) and Gary Hamilton, titled Simmons/Hamilton Prods.
The trade says, “The standalone banner will produce 25 movies over an initial five-year period, with a focus on action, thriller and genre titles with global franchise potential.”
DEEP WATER tells the tale of an eclectic group of international passengers whose plane, en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai, is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. The terrified group is forced to work together and overcome their differences if they hope to escape their sinking plane and the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage.
“I’ve had my greatest success when working with planes or sharks,” said Harlin. “Getting to combine those two of my favorite thriller elements in a character-driven action adventure is a dream come true. I can’t wait to take the audience on the scariest plane ride of their lives. Gene and Gary both are my old friends and I’m excited to rock ’n’ roll through the friendly skies with them.”
Stay tuned for more on this! And watch the epic MEG 2 trailer if you haven’t already. Or just watch it again.