“Rebel Moon” is a science fiction film, having fun with all of the trappings of the genre, something that Herrera finds exciting. “I don’t know how much I am allowed to say, but I am very excited. Right now, I am in the process of doing everything that an actor requires in order to start their first day of shooting, such as makeup tests, costume fittings and all of that. So we are in the process of that, and I am very excited to be a part of this amazing saga,” he said.
If succesful, “Rebel Moon” is meant to kickstart a franchise, creating a universe that can be expanded on with different stories. The idea for the film started off a decade ago, as a pitch for a film belonguing to the “Star Wars” universe, with a darker edge to it. While the pitch never came to fruition, years later, it got reworked and picked up by Netflix.
“Rebel Moon” co-stars Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Jena Malone, and more. The film started production this past week.