Omari Hardwick Joins Gerard Butler, Hayley Atwell in ‘Empire City’ Filming in Australia
Omari Hardwick has officially joined the cast of the upcoming action-thriller, Empire City. He will star alongside Gerard Butler and Hayley Atwell in this gripping hostage crisis film, currently being filmed in Melbourne, Australia.
About ‘Empire City’
Empire City centers on a tense hostage situation erupting within the Clybourn Building in New York. The narrative follows Rhett, played by Gerard Butler, a firefighter dedicated to rescuing trapped individuals alongside his NYPD wife, Dani, portrayed by Hayley Atwell.
Cast Details
Omari Hardwick will take on the role of Hawkins, the film’s main antagonist. The supporting cast features:
- Mel Jarnson as Leda, Hawkins’ right-hand operative.
- Tre Hale as a member of Rhett’s team.
- Michael Beach portraying another squad member.
- Dominic Bogart, Stephen Murphy, and Jack DiFalco also playing significant roles.
- Kaiwi Lyman in a supporting character role.
Production Team
The film is helmed by director Michael Matthews, known for Love and Monsters. Production credits include:
- Marc Butan (Producer, Plane)
- Gerard Butler (Producer, Den of Thieves)
- Alan Siegel (Producer, Paris Has Fallen)
- Paul Currie (Producer, Hacksaw Ridge)
The screenplay is written by Brian Tucker and S. Craig Zahler, highlighting impressive industry talent.
Omari Hardwick’s Career Highlights
Known widely for his role as James “Ghost” St. Patrick in the acclaimed series Power, Hardwick also featured in Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead. His recent projects include a role in the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Section 31 and he is set to star in Prime Video’s upcoming limited series The Greatest, focusing on the life of Muhammad Ali.
Additionally, Hardwick will soon participate in the Bosch prequel series Start Of Watch for MGM+. This year, he earned a notable Grammy nomination for his spoken word poetry, adding to his impressive accolades.
With filming about halfway complete, Empire City promises to deliver intense action and drama, showcasing the talents of its formidable cast. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project here at Filmogaz.com.
