Evans And Uwais Are Back For 'Berandal'

 

Writer-director Gareth Evans has revealed that he is now putting the final touches to his script for the upcoming sequel to 'The Raid'. Going under the title of 'Berandal', the film is actually a reworking of a concept devised in 2010 that will see Iko Uwais forced to fight for his life inside a violent prison.

Evans has stated that he expects the movie to be even more action-packed than 'The Raid', with no less than 18 action scenes currently included. He also revealed one of the new characters will be a femme fatale going by the name of Alicia, aka 'Hammer Girl' (see the pic below). No word yet on whose side she will be on.

The following is the original synopsis for the movie, which has most likely been heavily altered by now:

Rama, a young man in his mid-20s sits on a toilet looking down at his feet contemplating just how he got here, just how he ended up wearing that prison uniform and just how his name ended up just a string of numbers printed onto his pocket. Once a food stall seller, an act of defense cost him his freedom, his liberty and the love of his fiancé Dwi.

Detained for 5 years after leaving her attacker paralysed in a fit of rage, Rama arrives in a maximum-security prison alone and not accustomed to the criminal world. Instantly a target for the gangs that fight against each other for supremacy and control he is taken in by Uco, the son of a leading gangster, Bangun.

Initially at war with each other, their friendship is sealed after an attempt on Uco's life by his own men during a prison riot sees Rama step in and save him from certain death. Vowing to be there for him when he is finally released, five years later, after serving his time, the gates open and Rama steps out into a new life taken in by Uco's underworld organisation.

Igniting Uco's ambition Bejo, a small-time hood leader with plans of up scaling his operations seizes the opportunity to convince this headstrong son that now is the time for him to assume control of his father's organization. Controlling him like a puppet in a downward spiral of murder, betrayal and corruption Rama's friendship to Uco is tested to breaking point as their paths begin to drift.

Losing sight of loyalty, friendship even blood ties Uco is consumed by his increasing power as he creates a gang war taking out his Father's most trusted men and pinning the blame on their rivals. A choice must be made between the power on the throne, or its reckless inheritor. Every move Rama makes will test his loyalty, every decision will change his path leading him further into the violence and bloodshed he is so desperate, yet so powerless to escape. 

'Berandal' is currently scheduled for release sometime in 2013. No real footage has been released yet, but we've included an old concept video and a sketch of Hammer Girl below.

 

 

 

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Posted August 17, 2012