Takeover (upcoming film)
| Takeover | |
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| Directed by | Greg Jonkajtys |
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| Cinematography | James Kwan |
| Edited by | Charlie Porter |
| Music by | Matthew Head |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Takeover is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Greg Jonkajtys and starring Quavo and Billy Zane. The film follows Guy Miller, a recent parolee drawn into the street racing scene in Atlanta. Miller is then coerced by international thief Gamal Akopyan to execute a high-stakes diamond heist.[1]
Cast
- Quavo as Guy Miller[2]
- Billy Zane as Gamal Akopyan[3]
- Serayah as Lt. Keisha Jenner[4]
- LaMonica Garrett as Sheriff ‘Herc’ Hitchens[5]
- Martin Sensmeier as Hilario[5]
Production
In August 2022, it was announced that Quavo and Zane were cast in the film.[3] In September 2022, it was announced that Serayah joined the cast of the film.[4] Later that same month, it was announced that Garrett and Sensmeier were added to the cast.[5]
Filming began in September 2022 and occurred in Atlanta.[4]
Post-production on the film was handled by Trioscope[6] and CheckpointVFX.[7]
In April 2025, sales agency 13 Films acquired the film and will screen it at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.[1][8]
References
- ^ a b Barraclough, Leo (2025-04-25). "Action Thriller 'Takeover,' Starring Quavo and Billy Zane, Picked Up by 13 Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ^ Kearns, Sarah (October 17, 2022). "Quavo Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Forthcoming Action Flick 'Takeover'". Hypebeast. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ a b Ramachandran, Naman (August 25, 2022). "Billy Zane, Quavo Star in Action Thriller Film 'Takeover' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c Major, Michael (September 6, 2022). "Serayah Joins Quavo & Billy Zane in Cast of Action Thriller TAKEOVER". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (September 13, 2022). "'1883' Alums LaMonica Garrett & Martin Sensmeier Board Quavo-Led Action-Thriller 'Takeover' From Trioscope And Quality Control". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Inman, DeMicia (2025-05-01). "Quavo Is Making His Cannes Film Festival Debut In 'Takeover'". Vibe. Retrieved 2025-05-02.
- ^ https://www.checkpointvfx.com/
- ^ Breihan, Tom (2025-05-02). "Quavo Shares "Dope Boy Phone" Featuring Late Nephew Takeoff, Plans Cannes Debut With 'Takeover'". Stereogum. Retrieved 2025-05-02.