The feature film, Tiburon, a new “shark meets horror” thriller starring Paula Patton, Rupert Friend, and Zach Braff, has begun primary filming in South Africa.
The latest shark-themed cinema is being produced by Culmination Productions and directed by Alistair Legrand.
According to the official synopsis, Tiburon is the story of a family caught in a massive flood who end up camped out on top of a van surrounded by sharks. They encounter a dangerous fugitive and must decide between taking on the challenge of a violent foe or shark-infested waters. The screenplay was written by Jonathan W.C. Mills, who wrote the horror film “Nothing to Fear” (2013). Mills will also co-produce.
Tiburon, Spanish for shark, is the third thriller genre film for Paula Patton, after taking roles in “Mirrors” in 2008 and “Traffik” in 2018. The movie also stars Rupert Friend, best known for his work in the television series Homeland, and his role in the satirical comedy “The Death of Stalin” (2017) with Steve Buscemi, Simon Russel Beale, and Jeffrey Tambor. Friend more recently starred in “A Simple Favor” (2018) with Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. Zach Braff rounds out the cast. Braff has extensive TV credits and has starred in and directed dozens of feature films. His acting credits include “The Dubious Battle” (2016), and he directed the critically acclaimed movie set in New Jersey “Garden State” (2004). Braff has two new features coming out in 2020, “Percy” and “The Comeback Trail.”