Riverdale's KJ Apa and Sofia Carson roped in as leads in pandemic thriller 'Songbird'

Riverdale star KJ Apa and Descendants star Sofia Carson has grabbed lead role in pandemic thriller Songbird. previously anunced cast includes Demi Moore, Craig Robinson, Peter Stormare, Paul Walter Hauser, Bradley Whitford, and Jenna Ortega. movie has recently started filming in Los Angeles. Read to kw more.

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KJ Apa and Sofia Carson join Songbird

According to recent reports, KJ Apa and Sofia Carson have been cast as lead pair, Nico and Sara, respectively, in Songbird. A week ago, producers of movie anunced that y had begun with principal photography in Los Angeles, California. It was reportedly first movie to shoot in L.A after start of coronavirus-inducted lockdown. filming was initially stopped by SAG-AFTRA, who later granted permission on production to continue next day.

Songbird is a romantic-thriller directed by Adam Mason, who co-wrote screenplay with Simon Boyes. Former Paramount production Adam Goodman and former Disney Executive Andrew Sugerman along with filmmaker Michael Bay serve as producers on film. It is bankedrolled under banners of Invisible Narratives and Catchlight Studios.

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In an interview with a leading daily, producer Adam Goodman talked about Songbird’s shooting. He said that finding a safe and practical way back into production has t been easy. However, ir partnership with guilds and unions has been a “true testament” to ir great Hollywood community. He mentioned that throughout process, y were “awesome partners” at finding a way to get ir members working again, but always making safety and welfare priority. Goodman added that as artists, y need to keep telling stories, and times like se must be documented.

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Songbird Plot

According to reports, Songbird takes place two years ahead in future. lockdown to prevent spread of COVID-19 has been re-implemented as virus continues to grow on a more severe level. In a faint attempt to keep disease contained, city gets divided into haves and have ts. movie follows an essential worker, played by KJ Apa, who has a rare immunity. He is a delivery person who distributes products and hope throughout city. Just like majority of citizens, his girlfriend, Sofia Carson, is isolated at her home, and lovers have power to be with each or physically. In order to meet his beloved one, Apa’s character has to overcome martial law, murderous vigilantes and a powerful, well-connected family, led by a matriarch (Demi Moore), who will halt at thing to safeguard her family and maintain her way of life.