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Aprill 11th marks the release for the authentic Iraq War movie Warfare which sees Civil War director Alex Garland reuniting with Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza to tell the heroic and unflinching story of a group of Navy SEALs who become thrown into a battle for survival when they are surrounded during a routine overwatch mission. Mendozza and Garland have crafted one of the most realistic war movies to date and we have a first look behind the scenes promo for you that highlights the care that went into making it right and honoring the real-life heroes who endured this mission. Check it out below!
Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, Civil War director Alex Garland, and the powerhouse cast of WARFARE reveal the heart of the film – Ray’s motivation for telling this story, the cast’s immersive experience, and the filmmakers’ unwavering commitment to authenticity in every frame.
Written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland (Civil War, 28 Days Later), Warfare embeds audiences with a platoon of American Navy SEALs in the home of an Iraqi family, overwatching the movement of US forces through insurgent territory. A visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare, told like never before: in real time and based on the memory of the people who lived it.
Bringing this incredible story to life is a rousing cast of actors including D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Taylor John Smith, Michael Gandolfini, Adain Bradley, Noah Centineo, Evan Holtzman, Henrique Zaga, with Joseph Quinn, and Charles Melton.
Garland and Mendozza both co-wrote and co-directed the film which looks to have the makings of becoming one of the best war films ever made. The footage looks incredible, the tactics authentic and the scope of the film is unmeasurable. Just the shot of the jet swooping over the streets and engulfing it in a torrential and swirling cloud of dust and death is iconic in its own right. It’s told in real time which will make for a riveting and visceral viewing experience for the viewer, and this looks to be the closest one can come to a situation like this without actually tacking up and doing it for real.
— IN THEATERS EVERYWHERE APRIL 11 —
