Underworld: Awakening

Vengeance Returns
Underworld: Awakening (2012)
Timing: 1:28 (88 min)
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Budget
$70 000 000
Revenue
$160 112 671
Scenario
Producer
Tom Rosenberg, Len Wiseman, Gary Lucchesi, Richard S. Wright, Skip Williamson, Henry Winterstern, James McQuaide, David Coatsworth, Eric Reid, David Kern
Operator
Scott Kevan
Composer
Artist
Claude Paré, Jeff Lew, Seung Hoo Ihm
Audition
Deborah Aquila, Tricia Wood
Editing
Jeff McEvoy
All team (67)

Short description

Having escaped years of imprisonment, vampire warrioress Selene finds herself in a changed world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species. Now Selene must battle the humans and a frightening new breed of super Lycans to ensure the death dealers' survival.

What's left behind the scenes

  • A pre-premiere screening for film critics was not held.
  • As in other films in the series, prominent supporting roles here are given to well-known British actors, in this case Charles Dance, who plays Thomas, and Stephen Rea, who portrays Dr. Lane.
  • Director Jalmari Helander was offered to direct the film.
  • This is the first film in the series shot using RealD 3D and Imax 3D technologies.
  • Total number of corpses: 128.
  • It was initially assumed that Kate Beckinsale would play Selene for the last time in this film. However, Len Wiseman, producer and director of the first two installments of the franchise, confirmed the development of a sixth part with the actress's participation.
  • Celine kills 70 people and lycans, setting a record across all installments of the franchise.
  • This is the first film in the Underworld cinematic universe without the participation of Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen, and Brian Steel.
  • The film's release date coincides with the premiere date of "Underworld: Evolution" (2005) six years earlier.
  • Kristen Holden-Ried, who played Quint, played a werewolf in the Showcase television series "Blood Ties" (2010-2015).
  • Supporting actors Adam Reid and Christian Tessier previously appeared on the Canadian entertainment show "You Can't Do That on Television" (1979-1990).
  • In the film, India Eisley's character is referred to as "Subject No. 2," while she is credited as "Eve."
  • Detective Sebastian drives a Volvo with Swedish license plates.
  • This is the first film in the Underworld cinematic universe without the participation of Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen, and Brian Steele.
  • As in other films in the series, notable supporting roles are given to well-known British actors—in this case, Charles Dance, who plays Thomas, and Stephen Rea, who plays Doctor Lane.
  • The film's release date coincides with the premiere date of the movie 'Underworld: Evolution' (2005) six years prior.
  • Director Jalmari Helander was offered the opportunity to direct the film.
  • Kristen Holden-Ried, who played the role of Quint, played a werewolf in the Showcase channel series 'Blood Ties' (2010-2015).
  • Supporting actors Adam Reid and Christian Tessier had previously appeared in the Canadian entertainment show 'You Can't Do That on Television' (1979-1990).
  • In the film, India Eisley's character is referred to as 'Subject No. 2', while in the credits she is listed as 'Eve'.
  • It was originally intended that this film would be Kate Beckinsale's final appearance as Selene. However, Len Wiseman, the producer and director of the first two installments of the franchise, confirmed that development has begun on a sixth film featuring the actress.

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