In addition to Pearce, the cast ofThe Convertalso featuresTe Kohe Tuhaka,Dean OGorman, andLawrence Makoare.
The screenplay itself was penned by Tamahori in collaboration withShane Danielsen.
Original directorStephan Elliottis also back on board and a script is ready to go once deals get finalized.
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The Convert is a historical action thriller directed by Lee Tamahori, starring Guy Pearce as Thomas Munro. Set in the 1830s, the film follows Munro, a lay preacher who arrives at a British settlement in New Zealand, only to find himself entangled in a violent conflict between Māori tribes. Munro’s faith and violent past are put to the test as he navigates the treacherous landscape and cultural tensions of the time.
