The Shift Makes Cast Announcement and Begins Filming
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The Shift Makes Cast Announcement and Begins Filming

by Angel Studios | February 23, 2023

Angel Studios’ The Shift movie—a sci-fi thriller—recently released its lead casting announcement and began filming in Birmingham, Alabama on January 30. 

Casting Announcement

Kristoffer Polaha (Jurassic World: Dominion) will play the lead role of Kevin. 

Neal McDonough (Yellowstone) will play The Benefactor.

Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) will play Gabriel. 

Polaha, McDonough, and Astin join an already star-studded cast including Elizabeth Tabish, Paras Patel, and Jordan Walker Ross.

What is The Shift About?

The Shift follows a man named Kevin who finds himself in a dystopian world confronted by a mysterious stranger known as “The Benefactor” who presents him with challenges as he fights to shift realities and return to the woman he loves.

The Shift was created by first-time director and award-winning filmmaker Brock Heasley with Ken Carpenter (Finding You) as producer.

Keep up with The Shift

Learn more about The Shift and keep up with the latest filming updates on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. 

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