Omari Hardwick has joined a stellar cast in the hostage crisis action-thriller, Empire City. The film is currently in production in Melbourne, Australia, featuring Gerard Butler and Hayley Atwell alongside Hardwick.
Overview of Empire City
Empire City unfolds during a dramatic hostage crisis inside New York’s Clybourn Building. Gerard Butler portrays Rhett, a firefighter who must lead his team to rescue captives. His character’s wife, Dani, played by Atwell, is a member of the NYPD. Hardwick takes on the role of Hawkins, the main antagonist in the film.
Cast and Characters
- Gerard Butler as Rhett
- Hayley Atwell as Dani (Rhett’s NYPD wife)
- Omari Hardwick as Hawkins (the antagonist)
- Mel Jarnson as Leda (Hawkins’ right-hand operative)
- Tre Hale
- Michael Beach
- Dominic Bogart
- Stephen Murphy
- Jack DiFalco
- Kaiwi Lyman (supporting role)
Production Details
The film is directed by Michael Matthews, known for Love and Monsters. Production is backed by a team of notable producers, including Marc Butan, Gerard Butler, Alan Siegel, and Paul Currie. The screenplay is penned by Brian Tucker and S. Craig Zahler.
Filming is currently at its halfway point in Australia, promising an intense and action-packed storyline.
Omari Hardwick’s Career
Omari Hardwick is recognized for his performances in Power and Army of the Dead. Recently, he starred in the Paramount+ series, Star Trek: Section 31. He is also set to appear in a limited series about Muhammad Ali, titled The Greatest, and will feature in the Bosch prequel series, Start Of Watch, for MGM+.
Hardwick continues to receive acclaim, recently earning a second consecutive Grammy nomination for his spoken word poetry. He is represented by UTA, Strand Management, and Sloane, Offer.
