Michael Peña to Star in Submarine-Themed Action Film “Subversion”

Michael Peña is heading below sea level…

The 49-year-old Mexican American actor will star alongside Chris Hemsworth and Lily James in Subversion, the new submarine-themed action film from Amazon MGM Studios.

Michael PeñaThe film follows a once-promising naval commander (Hemsworth) who is blackmailed by a cartel-like organization into piloting a dangerous submarine carrying illegal cargo across international waters. Thrust into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, with a Coast Guard officer (James) in hot pursuit, he must outmaneuver blockades and navigate perilous threats both inside and outside the submarine.

Details about Peña’s role are being kept under wraps.

Patrick Vollrath is directing the film from a script by Andrew Ferguson. Lorenzo di Bonaventura is producing, with executive producers Stephen Shafer and Greg Cohen for di Bonaventura Pictures.

Peña next will be seen opposite Sarah Snook in the series All Her Fault, an adaptation of the novel by Andrea Mara that premieres on Peacock later this year.

Known for roles in A Million Miles Away, End of Watch, American Hustle and The Martian, he’ll also soon be seen starring opposite Sam Rockwell in Gore Verbinski’s action-adventure flick Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die.

Kartiah Vergara Starring Opposite Russell Crowe in Action Thriller “Bear Country”

Kartiah Vergara is ready to bear her emotions…

The Latina up-and-coming actress has landed a supporting role alongside Academy Award winner Russell Crowe in Bear Country.

Kartiah VergaraThe action thriller hailing from director Derrick Borte has begun principal photography in the Australian state of Queensland.

Based on the novel Strip by Thomas Perry, Bear Country has Crowe playing the aging yet formidable club owner, Manco Kapak, who has been robbed by a masked gunman. Now, his aspirations of selling his club and riding off into the sunset alongside his girlfriend appear more distant than ever. Cartel bosses are breathing down his neck and a young upstart has been posing as the new guy in town eager to purchase the club.

Borte adapted the screenplay with Daniel Forte.

The production is supported by the City of Gold Coast and by the Australian Government through the Location Offset.

Recently wrapping a role opposite Sarah Snook in Peacock’s limited series All Her Fault, Vergara has previously tackled supporting roles in romantic comedy Ticket to Paradise, opposite Julia Roberts and George Clooney, and Dora the Explorer: The Lost City of Gold.

Kartiah Vergara Signs with The Rosenzweig Group

Kartiah Vergara has new representation…

The Chilean-Australian actress has signed with The Rosenzweig Group for representation in all areas.

Kartiah VergaraVergara was recently cast in the upcoming Sarah Snook-led Peacock series All Her Fault, based on the Andrea Mara novel of the same name, alongside Daniel Monks and Duke McCloud.

In addition to Snook who stars, the cast also includes Dakota Fanning, Abby Elliot, Jake Lacy, Sophia Lillis, Jay Ellis, Thomas Cocquerel and Michael Peña.

Per the official logline: “Marissa Irvine (Snook) arrives at 14 Arthur Avenue, expecting to pick up her young son Milo (McCloud) from his first playdate with a boy at his new school. But the woman who answers the door isn’t a mother she recognizes. She isn’t the nanny. She doesn’t have Milo. And so begins every parent’s worst nightmare.”

Vergara previously was seen in supporting roles in Ticket to Paradise, starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney, and in the 2019 family adventure live-action film Dora the Explorer: The Lost City of Gold.

Alejandro to Co-Star in the ABC Drama Pilot “Clementine”

Kevin Alejandro has landed a clemendous new role…

The 37-year-old Mexican-American actor has landed a plum role on ABC’s drama pilot Clementine.

Kevin Alejandro

From the Mark Gordon Co. and ABC Studios, the project centers on troubled 28-year-old psychic Clementine Ross (portrayed by Sarah Snook) who sees her life begin to change in unexpected ways when she decides to stop running from her past.

Alejandro will co-star as Charlie Madsen, Clementine’s ex-boyfriend and the father of her young daughter, Lucy. He’s described as a former bad-boy who has transformed into a responsible man after realizing he has to raise Lucy on his own due to Clementine’s personal struggles.

Most recently, Alejandro has been appearing in a recurring role on the CW’s Arrow. He previously co-starred on CBS’ short-lived series Golden Boy.

His other television credits include roles on Southland, True Blood, Weeds, Drop Dead Diva and Sons of Anarchy.

de la Reguera Cast in Horror Film

It’s about time for Ana de la Reguera to work on perfecting her scream face…

The 35-year-old Mexican actress and spokesmodel has been cast in the Lionsgate horror film Jessabelle, staring Sarah Snook and Mark Webber.

Ana de la Reguera

The film centers on Snook’s character Jessie, who returns to her father’s home in Louisiana after an accident robs her of the use of her legs. Once there, she must confront an enraged ghost.

de la Reguera—who has starred on HBO’s Eastbound & Down, as well as in the films Nacho Libre and Cowboys & Aliens— will play a physical therapist in the film, which began production earlier this month.