Code 8 is a 2019 Canadian science fiction thriller film directed by Jeff Chan, as a sequel to the 2016 short film of the same name.
Premise
Conner Reed (Robbie Amell), a desperate young man possessing special powers, clashes with a militarized police force after committing a petty crime.
Cast
Robbie Amell as Conner Reed
Stephen Amell as Garrett
Sung Kang as Agent Park
Kari Matchett[2]
Greg Bryk[3][4]
Alex Mallari Jr. as Rainer
Aaron Abrams
Laysla De Oliveira
Jeff Sinasac as Officer Kuwabara
Production
Development
In 2016, Robbie and Stephen Amell released a short film, Code 8, which acted as a teaser for a potential feature film. Asking for $200,000 the fundraising campaign quickly raised $1 million, and currently sits over $2 million.[5] On June 12, 2017, Laysla De Oliveira was cast in the film.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began on June 1, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario.[7]
Distribution
On February 9, 2017, during the Berlin International Film Festival, XYZ Films acquired the international sales rights for the film.[8] The film's North American theatrical release was on December 13, 2019.
Spinoff series
In December 2019, a short-form spinoff series starring Robbie and Stephen Amell, written by Chris Pare, and directed by Jeff Chan was announced in development at Quibi.[9]
Premise
Conner Reed (Robbie Amell), a desperate young man possessing special powers, clashes with a militarized police force after committing a petty crime.
Cast
Robbie Amell as Conner Reed
Stephen Amell as Garrett
Sung Kang as Agent Park
Kari Matchett[2]
Greg Bryk[3][4]
Alex Mallari Jr. as Rainer
Aaron Abrams
Laysla De Oliveira
Jeff Sinasac as Officer Kuwabara
Production
Development
In 2016, Robbie and Stephen Amell released a short film, Code 8, which acted as a teaser for a potential feature film. Asking for $200,000 the fundraising campaign quickly raised $1 million, and currently sits over $2 million.[5] On June 12, 2017, Laysla De Oliveira was cast in the film.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began on June 1, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario.[7]
Distribution
On February 9, 2017, during the Berlin International Film Festival, XYZ Films acquired the international sales rights for the film.[8] The film's North American theatrical release was on December 13, 2019.
Spinoff series
In December 2019, a short-form spinoff series starring Robbie and Stephen Amell, written by Chris Pare, and directed by Jeff Chan was announced in development at Quibi.[9]
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