1242: Gateway to the West

1242: Gateway to the West
Directed byPéter Soós
Written by
  • Aron Horvath
  • Joan Lane
Produced by
  • Carlos Alperin
  • Bayar Banzragch
  • Bill Chamberlain
  • Kornél Sipos
  • Bumchin Namshir
Starring
CinematographyIstván Balázs
Edited byKant Pan
Music by
  • Mark D'Angelo
  • Mike Moran
Production
companies
  • Chelsea Pictures
  • Galloping Entertainment
  • Mozgó Mozi
  • Mongol Sat
CountryHungary
Languages
  • English
  • Mongolian

1242: Gateway to the West is an upcoming English-language Hungarian historical action film directed by Péter Soós and co-written by Aron Horvath and Joan Lane. The film features an ensemble cast including Jeremy Neumark Jones, Neil Stuke, Bold Choimbol, Genevieve Chenneour, Michael Ironside, Eric Roberts, David Schofield, and Ray Stevenson (in his final film role).[1][2]

Plot summary

When the Great Mongolian Army is about to invade Europe in 1242, it doesn't expect that a Hungarian castle and its priest, Eusebius, will stop it.

Cast

Production

In May 2022, Kevin Spacey was cast but was later replaced by Ray Stevenson due to sexual assault charges against him.[1][3][2] In May 2023, Stevenson died during post-production, which will make this his final appearance on film.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b Goldbart, Max (2022-05-11). "Kevin Spacey To Star In '1242 – Gateway To The West'; Galloping Entertainment To Launch Sales At Cannes Market". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  2. ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (2023-01-25). "'RRR' & 'Thor' Star Ray Stevenson Takes Over Lead Role In Former Kevin Spacey Pic '1242: Gateway To The West', Filming Underway In Hungary Ahead Of EFM Re-Launch". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  3. ^ Echebiri, Makuochi (2022-07-14). "Kevin Spacey Dropped From Genghis Khan Movie '1242: Gateway to the West'". Collider. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  4. ^ Rosenbloom, Alli (2023-05-22). "Ray Stevenson, 'RRR' and 'Thor' actor, dead at 58". CNN. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  5. ^ "Ray Stevenson: Thor, Volstagg and Star Wars actor dies aged 58". BBC News. 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2023-10-03.