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Gal Gadot and Matthias Schoenaerts will star in 'Ruin,' a gripping post-WWII revenge thriller. Directed by Niki Caro, the film follows a Holocaust survivor and a German soldier hunting Nazis. The script comes from 'Eternals' writers Kaz and Ryan Firpo. Gadot's Pilot Wave Motion Pictures is co-producing the project.

Key Points: Gal Gadot and Matthias Schoenaerts Lead WWII Thriller 'Ruin'

  • Gal Gadot plays a Holocaust survivor seeking revenge
  • Matthias Schoenaerts stars as a conflicted German soldier
  • Directed by Niki Caro of 'Mulan' fame
  • Written by 'Eternals' scribes Kaz and Ryan Firpo
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Gal Gadot, Matthias Schoenaerts to star in World War II thriller 'Ruin'

Gal Gadot and Matthias Schoenaerts star in 'Ruin,' a post-WWII revenge thriller directed by Niki Caro, known for 'The Zookeeper’s Wife.'

"A recently released camp prisoner forms an unlikely alliance with a German soldier to hunt down a Nazi SS squad. – Variety"

Washington DC, May 2

'Wonder Woman' actress Gal Gadot and actor Matthias Schoenaerts are set to star in the World War II thriller 'Ruin', reported Variety.

The 'Mulan' director, Niki Caro, has joined the team to direct the movie. The movie is penned by Kaz and Ryan Firpo, who are known for writing Marvel's 'Eternals'.

According to the outlet, Marc Butan of MadRiver Pictures is set to produce alongside Jaron Varsano and Gadot under their banner Pilot Wave Motion Pictures, along with Caro.

The movie is set post-WWII Germany and follows a recently released camp prisoner (Gadot) who is forced to make an unlikely alliance with a German soldier (Schoenaerts) in a mutual quest to exact revenge on a Nazi SS squad, reported Variety.

The director, Niki Caro, is no stranger to directing World War II-based dramas as she has previously helmed 'The Zookeeper's Wife' film starring Jessica Chastain.

Caro's debut feature was 'Whale Rider,' which made Keisha Castle-Hughes the then-youngest female to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar.

She also directed Charlize Theron and Frances McDormand in 'North Country'.

Meanwhile, Gadot is currently in production on 'The Runner' for MGM Amazon, and most recently starred as the Evil Queen in Disney's 'Snow White', according to Variety.

The actress wrapped production last year on the Julian Schnabel film 'Hand of Dante.'

Schoenaerts also seems to be busy this year with highly anticipated movies, including 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' and 'Old Guard 2' at Netflix.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Gal Gadot is such a powerful actress! After Wonder Woman, I'm excited to see her in this intense WWII role. The premise sounds gripping - a prisoner seeking revenge with an unlikely ally. Hope they show some Indian soldiers' contributions too, since 2.5 million Indians fought in WWII! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Another WWII movie? Hollywood seems obsessed with this period. While the cast is great, I wish they'd explore stories from other parts of the world too. India has so many untold historical events that would make amazing films!
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Arjun S.
Niki Caro directing gives me confidence! Her work in 'Whale Rider' was brilliant. The pairing of Gadot and Schoenaerts is interesting - hope they have good chemistry. Will definitely watch this when it releases in Indian theaters. 🤞
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Sunita R.
The plot reminds me of some Bollywood revenge dramas, but with a historical twist! Hope they handle the sensitive subject matter with care. Also curious to see how they portray post-war Germany - not a setting we see often in mainstream cinema.
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Vikram J.
Interesting to see Gal Gadot taking on such a serious role after her superhero films. As an Indian viewer, I appreciate when actors show their range. The production team seems solid too - fingers crossed for a quality film!
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Neha P.
While the concept sounds exciting, I hope they don't just make another 'Nazis bad, revenge good' story. WWII was complex, especially for countries like India which was fighting for its own freedom simultaneously. Would love more nuanced storytelling.

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