Amazon MGM has confirmed that Chris Hemsworth and Lily James will star in the upcoming submarine thriller titled Subversion. The film, directed by Patrick Vollrath and written by Andrew Ferguson, is set to begin shooting in Australia this fall and promises a suspenseful story centered around covert underwater dangers.
Plot Focuses on Blackmail and Pursuit Under the Sea
Hemsworth portrays a former naval commander who is forced into navigating a submarine loaded with illicit cargo into international waters after being blackmailed by a cartel. Opposing him is James, who plays a determined Coast Guard officer tracking the submarine’s illegal journey. The film has been described as Die Hard set inside a submarine, combining intense action with high stakes.
Creative Team and Actor Backgrounds
Director Patrick Vollrath is returning for his second feature after helming 7500, a plane hijacking thriller also produced by Amazon. The screenplay, crafted by Andrew Ferguson, continues Vollrath’s focus on contained, tension-filled stories. Lily James adds to her growing collection of action roles, which include the upcoming Cliffhanger remake by Jaume Collet-Serra and Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo, directed by Takashi Miike.
Chris Hemsworth recently appeared in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and provided the voice for Orion Pax in Transformers One. He will soon be featured in Bart Layton’s Crime 101 and is set to reprise his role as Thor in Avengers: Doomsday.
Significance and Future Expectations
Subversion aims to build on Amazon’s success with action thrillers, leveraging a compelling cast and a tense underwater setting. With a director experienced in crafting tightly focused suspense, the film is likely to attract audiences looking for a fresh take on the genre. Its production in Australia this fall signals a timely addition to both Hemsworth’s and James’s expanding action film portfolios.
