Native American Actress Amber Midthunder Cast in New PREDATOR [Video]
20th Century Fox is gearing up to begin filming the next chapter of the Predator franchise and we’re getting reports that the movie has found its leading lady.
Related Article: PREDATOR 5 (aka SKULLS) Has Officially Gone Into Pre-Production, Filming in May
Discussing Film has reported that Native American actress Amber Midthunder (Legion, Roswell) will star in Predator 5 (working title), kicking off production in Calgary, Alberta soon with Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) at the helm.
This news is especially interesting as original Predator screenwriters Jim and John Thomas are currently suing Disney (20th Century Fox’s parent company) in an effort to regain rights to the franchise. If Disney and Fox are still making moves to begin filming Predator 5, it suggests they don’t put much stock in the upcoming case against them.
For a deeper dive into this new casting announcement and the ongoing issues surrounding Predator 5, check out the video below by Mr. H!
Here is a description of Midthunder’s character in Predator 5:
[Producers] are looking for a 15-year-old to take on the role of a rebellious Comanche teen. She has a close relationship with her brother. He is our second lead, the 18-year old Taabe, whose name means “sun”. Kee is a truth-teller who sees what others don’t, as she guides her brother, who is expected to become Chief one day. After a successful hunt, he believes he has come of age and no longer requires his sister’s help, which creates a rift between them. She decides to set out and prove that she is just as capable as the others. She aims to defy the rules set by the masculine world of the Comanche.
Also Read: First Character Descriptions from PREDATOR 5 (aka SKULLS) Revealed in Casting Calls + Native American Connection Revealed!
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