Pedro Penduko (film)

Pedro Penduko
Directed by Treb Monteras
Written by Regene Estolatan
Based on
Pedro Penduko: The Legend Begins
by
  • Regene Estolatan
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed by Viva Films
Release date
 2019
Country Philippines
Language Filipino, English
Budget ₱100 million[1]

Pedro 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 Treb Monteras, and features James Reid as a 20–year old wimp Peter Harris, who was raised in the U.S. by his adoptive father that will embark a journey to the Philippines to search for a cure and to his mother, who has been cursed by the ruler of Eastern Kasamaan.[3][4]

The film production of Pedro Penduko has no announcement yet for the release of the film.

Premise

Peter Harris (Reid), 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 force that destroys the town.[5]

Cast

Production

Development

In 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.[8]

Filming

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.[9]

Release

The film started filming in 2017 up to present, but the production Viva Films has said that the release date of the film will be announced soon.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "James Reid stars in P100-M 'Pedro Penduko' film". Manila Standard Today. June 17, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
  2. ↑ Ramos, Paul (August 30, 2016). "A rebirth for 'Pedro Penduko: The Legend Begins'". Flip Geeks. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  3. ↑ "James Reid gives update on 'Pedro Penduko'". ABS-CBN. October 31, 2017. Event occurs at 11:36 AM. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  4. ↑ It's confirmed: James Reid is the new Pedro Penduko. ABS-CBN News. Published on 2017-08-10. Retrieved 2017-08-11.
  5. ↑ "James Reid will be playing Pedro Penduko in a new movie". Spot PH. August 11, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  6. ↑ Clarizel Abanilla (August 12, 2017). "James Reid chosen to play superhero Pedro Penduko". Inquirer.net. Inquirer. Event occurs at 10:31 AM. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Nadine Lustre will be part of new 'Pedro Penduko' film". ABS-CBN. October 20, 2017. Event occurs at 06:41 PM. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ Zamora, Jim Reynold (October 20, 2017). "JAMES REID STARTS TRAINING FOR "PEDRO PENDUKO"". Lion Heart TV. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  10. ↑ News Desk (August 16, 2017). "New Film Adaptation Reveals James Reid As Pedro Penduko With A Twist Of Plot". Showbiz Insider PH. Showbiz Insider. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
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