Penduko
| Penduko | |
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| Directed by | Jason Paul Laxamana |
| Produced by | Vic del Rosario Jr. |
| Written by | Regene Estolatan |
| Based on | |
| Starring | Matteo Guidicelli |
Production companies |
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| Distributed by | Viva Films |
Release date |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Budget | ₱100 million[1] |
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Penduko is an upcoming Philippine superhero film based on the re-imagined comic book Pedro Penduko: The Legend Begins[2] by Regene Estolatan that is an original story and concept from Pedro Penduko written and illustrated by Francisco V. Coching. The story is under Epik Studios and the film rights will be distributed by Viva Films. It will be directed by Jason Paul Laxamana, and features Matteo Guidicelli as Pedro Penduko
The film production of Penduko is scheduled to release in 2020.
Premise[edit]
Peter Harris (Guidicelli), a 20–year old wimp that was raised in the U.S, will be embarking a journey in the Philippines after his father passes away due to an unknown incident, to search for his mother, only to stumble upon a mythical curse and evil forces that destroy the town.[3]
Cast[edit]
- Matteo Guidicelli as Pedro Penduko
- Nadine Lustre[4] as Maria Makiling
- Devon Seron
- Empoy Marquez
- Alonzo Mulach
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
On August 10, 2017 during the History Convention Philippines that happened in World Trade Center in Pasay City, Philippines, Reid is chosen to play the role of a teenage Peter Harris, who was raised in the U.S. by his adoptive father.[5]
Filming[edit]
In a post by Viva Artists Agency in their post via Instagram account in 2017, Reid has started his training with the use of lightsaber as a weapon for the film.[6] On June 1, 2019, Reid withdrew from the role due to a spinal injury.[7] On October 22, 2019, it was officially announced that Guidecelli will replace Reid in portraying the character.[8] Shooting will start in 2020.
Release[edit]
Viva Films has said that the release date of the film will be released in 2020.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ "James Reid stars in P100-M 'Pedro Penduko' film". Manila Standard Today. June 17, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ↑ Ramos, Paul (August 30, 2016). "A rebirth for 'Pedro Penduko: The Legend Begins'". Flip Geeks. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ↑ "James Reid will be playing Pedro Penduko in a new movie". Spot PH. August 11, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Nadine Lustre will be part of new 'Pedro Penduko' film". ABS-CBN Corporation. October 20, 2017. Event occurs at 06:41 PM. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ↑ Anne Marielle Eugenio (August 11, 2017). "James Reid revealed as the new Pedro Penduko". Inside Manila. Event occurs at 09:39 AM. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ↑ Zamora, Jim Reynold (October 20, 2017). "JAMES REID STARTS TRAINING FOR "PEDRO PENDUKO"". Lion Heart TV. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ↑ News, ABS-CBN. "James Reid drops out of 'Pedro Penduko' movie, cites injury". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2019-06-08.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Villano, Alexa. "Matteo Guidicelli is the new Pedro Penduko". Rappler. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
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