“Truly one of the best action movies I’ve seen”: Ricky Whittle on Land of Bad
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As far as action movies go, Land Of Bad is high up there with its adrenaline-fuelled, high-octane drama and all-star cast. Directed by William Eubank from a script co-written with David Frigerio, the story follows a Delta Force team who are ambushed after confronting enemy lines and losing brief precious contact with the military base helmed by Captain Eddie Grimm “Reaper” (Russell Crowe) and Nia (Chika Ikogwe).
Sent to the South Philippines and leading the expedition are brothers Liam and Luke Hemsworth respectively in their roles as Sergeant JJ Kinney and Sergeant Abell, alongside Sergeant Bishop (Ricky Whittle) and Master Sergeant John “Sugar” Sweet (Milo Ventimiglia). The camaraderie between the team is what gives this feature some heart, as stories about their family life emerge and they offer support to each other as they enter into their latest mission.
The Upcoming had the pleasure of speaking to Whittle about his role in the movie, the preparation to take on such a physical role, the bond he struck up with the other cast members and the challenges of filming on location in Queensland, Australia.
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Land of Bad is released on Prime Video on 26th April 2024.
Watch the trailer for Land of Bad here:
