Amazon MGM Studios‘ upcoming film Subversion has expanded its cast to include Simone Kessell, Robert John Burke, and David Wenham, joining star Chris Hemsworth. The film‘s production brings together notable talents to tell a gripping story set at sea.
New Cast Members Join Chris Hemsworth in Subversion
Simone Kessell, recognized for her role in the horror series Yellowjackets (2021), is the latest addition to Subversion. Alongside her, Robert John Burke, known for the 1996 film Thinner, and David Wenham, who recently appeared in Spit (2025), have also signed on to the project, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Plot and Key Creative Team Behind the Film
Directed by Patrick Vollrath, whose previous work includes 7500 (2019) and Ketchup Kid (2013), Subversion tells the story of a former naval commander, portrayed by Chris Hemsworth, who finds himself blackmailed into steering a submarine carrying illegal cargo through international waters. The film features Lily James and Michael Pena in significant roles, with Andrew Ferguson as the screenwriter and Lorenzo di Bonaventura producing. Executive producers Stephen Shafer and Greg Cohen are also overseeing the project.
Upcoming Projects of the Cast Members
Simone Kessell is set to star in the drama series The Last Frontier alongside Tait Blum, scheduled for release on Apple TV+ in October. Robert John Burke will appear in an untitled Alejandro G. Inarritu film starring Tom Cruise. David Wenham’s recent work includes the film Spit, directed by Jonathan Teplitzky, which premiered on March 6 and also stars Australian actress Helen Thomson.
The inclusion of Kessell, Burke, and Wenham alongside Chris Hemsworth strengthens the ensemble and raises anticipation for Subversion’s release. This collaboration offers a blend of experienced actors and a compelling storyline, promising to capture audiences with its tense maritime thriller narrative.
