Several notable actors, including Danny Huston, Michael Imperioli, Paul Ben-Victor, and Evan Handler, have been added to the cast of the action-thriller Empire City, which recently wrapped production in Australia. The film, featuring Gerard Butler in the lead, centers on a hostage crisis inside New York’s iconic Clybourn Building. Huston’s involvement highlights the strong ensemble assembled for this high-stakes project.
Plot Overview: Hostage Crisis at the Clybourn Building
Empire City follows Rhett, a former Navy SEAL turned firefighter played by Gerard Butler, who must navigate dangerous terrain within the Clybourn Building during a hostage situation. Alongside his firefighting squad and his NYPD wife, Dani, portrayed by Hayley Atwell, they face intense challenges to save the captives trapped inside. Omari Hardwick takes on the role of Hawkins, the film’s antagonist orchestrating the chaos.
Key Roles and Characters Explained
Michael Imperioli portrays Mayor Holloway, described as
“the highest political authority responding to the hostage crisis at the Clybourn Building, fighting to maintain power while the city burns around him.”
Danny Huston plays Charles Clybourn,
“the calculating heir to the Clybourn real estate fortune whose personal ambitions hide a devastating secret behind the night’s terror.”
Paul Ben-Victor appears as Commissioner Lance Davies,
“the NYPD’s top brass who finds himself navigating treacherous waters as the crisis unfolds and loyalties are tested.”
Evan Handler embodies Chief Bagley, the
“Intel Chief whose analytical approach to the crisis becomes crucial as layers of conspiracy are peeled back.”
Production Team and Supporting Cast Details
The movie is directed by Michael Matthews with a screenplay by Brian Tucker and S. Craig Zahler. Producers include Marc Butan, Gerard Butler, Alan Siegel, and Paul Currie. The international sales are managed by The Veterans, while CAA Media Finance oversees domestic rights. Additional cast members announced earlier include Mel Jarnson, Tre Hale, Michael Beach, Dominic Bogart, Stephen Murphy, Jack DiFalco, and Kaiwi Lyman, rounding out a strong supporting ensemble.
Industry Representation and Next Steps
Actors are represented by prominent agencies: Imperioli by Anonymous Content and Gersh; Huston by Julian Belfrage Associates, UTA, and Untitled Entertainment; and Ben-Victor by Verve and Alan Siegel Entertainment. With filming concluded in Australia, Empire City now moves toward post-production, with anticipation building around its release as a gripping thriller showcasing Danny Huston’s role within the intense narrative.
