Production on the upcoming thriller “Tyrant,” starring Demi Moore and Charlize Theron, has been temporarily halted after a shooting near the film’s Los Angeles location.According to TMZ, the film cast and crew were sent home, as a precaution, following a shooting during a World Cup soccer viewing party, where one person was shot and the suspect was later arrested.
The shooting reportedly occurred during a large gathering in Koreatown where fans had gathered to watch the Mexico-South Korea match.A source close to the production told the portal that although the Los Angeles Police Department did not order the evacuation of the sets, the decision to stop work and send the team home was taken by the production team “as a precautionary measure.” The viewing party was held near the filming location of the film, which also stars Julia Garner and…
Hudson Williams
.The report added that many prominent film stars were among those affected by the closure. The decision proved timely, as police reportedly issued a citywide tactical alert, allowing additional officers to be deployed to Koreatown to assist in crowd control efforts.The match saw Mexico defeat South Korea 1-0.Details about the tyrant remain largely secret. The project is written and directed
David Weil
marking his directorial debut. According to Deadline, “Tyrant” is said to have shades of “Wall Street” and “Whiplash” in the upscale culinary world of New York City. It is based on a story by Weil and Cody Behan.On the work front, Charlize was recently seen in OTT film Apex. She will soon play a major role in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey,” which is scheduled to hit theaters on July 17.
