Beast
As of April 28, 2026, Beast is a feature film that has completed production. The production companies attached are Will Packer Productions, Kim Coleman Casting and Universal Pictures. Attached are casting director Kim Coleman; director Baltasar Kormakur; writer Ryan Engle; producers James Lopez, Will Packer and 1 other; and line producer Janine van Assen. Cast includes Idris Elba. It was scheduled to start shooting in South Africa in May 2021. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
A survival thriller that features a lion as the predatory antagonist.
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Cast & Crew
Production
| Producer | James Lopez |
| Line Producer | Janine van Assen |
| Producer | Will Packer |
| Producer | Jaime Primak-Sullivan |
Directing
| Director | Baltasar Kormakur |
Writing
| Writer | Ryan Engle |
Casting
| Casting Director | Kim Coleman |
Cast
| Cast | Idris Elba |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/beast (last updated Apr 28, 2026).