Javier Bardem backed an Israeli film boycott. Now he’s starring for Alma Har’el
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Key Points:
- Israeli filmmaker Alma Har’el is directing Wet, an upcoming film featuring a star-studded cast including Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson, Odessa A’zion, Rosalía, and Lukas Haas, with a script co-written by Har’el and Christian Stangeby.
- Bardem’s involvement is notable given his outspoken pro-Palestinian activism and criticism of Israel, contrasting with Har’el’s Israeli background.
- Wet is described as a “wild and seductive maritime adventure” set on a luxury yacht, blending family drama, black comedy, and social satire, with thematic comparisons to Succession and Triangle of Sadness.
- Lionsgate has secured distribution rights for Wet in North America and the UK, with filming scheduled to begin in 2027.
- Har’el’s career highlights include the award-winning documentary Bombay Beach, the acclaimed film Honey Boy, and directing the Apple TV+ series Lady in the Lake, showcasing her focus on complex themes like family dynamics and the American dream.
