TheNicolas Cage-led featureSand and Stoneshas added three new cast members to its ranks.Jaeden Martell,Maxwell Jenkins, andSadie Soveralljoin Cage in the survival action/thriller. The post-apocalyptic film will follow Cage’s Paul and his teenage twin sons, Joseph (Martell) and Thomas (Jenkins). Despite the sparse world around them, the trio has managed to create a life for themselves, though they constantly live in fear. When they come face to face with imminent danger, they’re forced to survive by any means necessary.
Prior to the film, Martell and Jenkins starred in a handful of noteworthy projects across film and television. Most recently, Martell starred in Netflix filmsMr. Harrigan’s PhoneandMetal Lords. His first major role wasSt. Vincentin which he starred acrossBill MurrayandMelissa McCarthy. His other credits includeIt(2017) and the sequel,Knives Out, and more. Jenkins' roles lean more towards the TV side of things. He recently appeared in Prime Video’sReacherand will next star in the adaptation ofDear Edward. His previous credits includeLost in SpaceandSense8.
Soverall gained her breakout role with Netflix’sFate: The Winx Sagaas Beatrix. However, the series wascancelled after two seasonsearlier this month. Soverall’s first movie role was in 2019’sRose Plays Julie, and she will next star inSaltburnandLittle Bone Lodge. She also lent her voice to the podcast seriesKid: A History of the Future: Part 1.
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Sand and Stonesis written byMike Nilonand directed byBen Brewer, both of whom previously worked with Cage onThe Unbearable Weight of Massive TalentandThe Trust, respectively. Nilon and Cage’s Saturn Films produce the feature alongsideDavid Wulfof Redline Entertainment, Highland Film Group CEOArianne Fraser, Highland Film Group COODelphine Perrier, andBraxton Pope. Aperture’sSlava Vladimirov,Jared Underwood, andAndrew Robinsonexecutive produce.
About the new round of casting, Fraser said, “Jaeden and Maxwell are rising stars and are perfectly cast as the twin sons of Paul, played by the incomparable Nicolas Cage. And rounding out our fantastic cast is the up-and-coming actress Sadie Soverall in this thrilling, action packed ride.” Perrier expressed similar sentiments for working with Brewer, adding, “With his keen eye and unique vision, Ben Brewer is the ideal director to bring Mike Nilon’s apocalyptic and electrifying script to life. Our initial film with Ben was ‘The Trust,’ and we are looking forward to working once again with this talented filmmaker.”
Sand and Stonesdoesn’t have a release date, but production is set to begin next week in Dublin. Check out Collider’s interview with Martell aboutMr. Harrigan’s Phonebelow:
