Published 11:10 IST, August 6th 2020
'Aladdin' star Naomi Scott to next star in sci-fi movie 'Distant' alongside Anthony Ramos
Naomi Scott will be next seen sharing screen space with Anthony Ramos in Amblin Partners' science fiction film Distant. It is helmed by Will Speck & Josh Gordan
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Naomi Scott, who came into limelight with her performance as Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin, is all set to be part of an upcoming comedic sci-fi film Distant. actor will be spotted sharing screen with Anthony Ramos, Hamilton star. Helmed by directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon, Distant is penned by Spenser Cohen. Read on for more details.
Naomi Scott joins Distant cast
Naomi Scott's role was formerly offered to Rachel Brosnahan. However, Change in Air actor had to part her ways from project. Rachel was stuck with scheduling disputes with production of next season of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, which was caused by COVID-19 pandemic.
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Distant plot
Distant is a sci-fi film that follows story of an asteroid miner who crash-lands on an alien planet. film explores challenges faced by miner in his surroundings. asteroid miner tries to make his way across severe terrain to reach only or survivor, a woman who is trapped in her escape pod. Likely, asteroid miner will be played by Anthony Ramos while Naomi Scott portrays trapped woman.
comedy-adventure film will be bankrolled by Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Fred Berger and Anna Halberg. Directors Speck and Gordon will also assist as executive producers, alongside Jonathan Rothbart and Matt Hirsch. Jeb Brody, Amblin Partner’s President of Production, and John Buderwitz, Creative Executive, will supervise studio.
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Naomi Scott's Movies
Naomi Scott made her debut with Patricia Riggen's 33. Later in 2017, she was seen in superhero film Power Rangers. Here, Naomi played Pink Ranger. Her breakthrough performance was as Princess Jasmine in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Aladdin. film grossed over $1 billion at worldwide box office.
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Apart from Aladdin, Naomi Scott also starred in Charlie's Angel reboot. movie also starred Kristen Stewart, Ella Balinska and Elizabeth Banks in key roles. It has also been helmed by Elizabeth Banks. On series front, Naomi Scott was a part of Disney Channel Italy Original Series Life Bites - Pillole di vita. Some or television projects of actor include Lemonade Mouth, Terra va, Lewis, Ru's Angels and many more.
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11:09 IST, August 6th 2020