Get ready for a gripping experience with the upcoming feature starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton! According to The Cinemaholic, Baltasar Kormákur’s survival thriller, titled ‘Apex,’ follows Sasha, a courageous adventurer and widow who once matched the legendary rock climber Alex Honnold’s daring achievements.
After stepping away from climbing due to profound grief, she begins a solitary existence and sets off on a perilous 30-mile canoe journey, only to discover that her equipment has been sabotaged and the water contaminated. Before long, she falls into the hands of Ben, a sadistic villain masquerading as a park ranger.
From rock climbing to high-stakes drama, Apex showcases the incredible range of Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton (Photo: Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton/Apple Studios)As the story comes to play, Sasha faces the challenge of scaling a dangerous rock face to reach a hidden cavern adorned with ancient drawings. Although she manages to fight back against Ben and narrowly escape, she is soon recaptured.
Forced to confront her injuries and desperation, Sasha must free-solo a daunting rock face while tethered to Ben, their fates intricately linked by the rope that binds them.
Charlize Theron recently wrapped up filming for ‘The Old Guard 2,’ the sequel to Netflix’s action hit ‘The Old Guard,’ where she reprises her role as the immortal Andromache “Andy” of Scythia.
Her recent projects include portraying the villainous Cipher in ‘Fast X,’ Lady Leonora Lesso in ‘The School for Good and Evil,’ and Clea in Marvel Studios’ ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.’
After completing work on this survival thriller, she is anticipated to participate in the production of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming untitled film, which may begin in the first half of 2025.
Taron Egerton is well-known for his role as the British secret agent Eggsy in the ‘Kingsman’ franchise. His impressive filmography also includes the portrayal of the iconic musician Elton John in Dexter Fletcher’s ‘Rocketman,’ video game designer Henk Rogers in Jon S. Baird’s ‘Tetris,’ Michael Edwards in Fletcher’s ‘Eddie the Eagle,’ and Jimmy Keene in the Apple TV+ miniseries ‘Black Bird.’
Recently, he appeared as Ethan Kopek, a transport administration officer caught in a blackmail scheme, in Netflix’s action thriller ‘Carry-On,’ directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.
Baltasar Kormákur, co-creator of Netflix’s mystery drama series ‘Katla,’ which explores the impact of the Katla volcano eruption on a nearby community, directs ‘Apex.’
This film is the latest addition to his portfolio of survival thrillers, which includes ‘Everest,’ detailing the 1996 Mount Everest disaster; ‘Adrift,’ which tells the story of a couple lost at sea; and ‘Beast,’ focusing on a father and son pursued by a man-eating lion.
Principal photography for the Netflix film commenced in Sydney, Australia, in November 2024. This vibrant city has also been the backdrop for other notable films, such as the romantic comedy ‘Anyone but You,’ the action-comedy ‘The Fall Guy,’ and the sci-fi drama ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’
