First Platoon is an upcoming post-apocalyptic zombie comedy

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 film which is currently in pre-production and is slated for release in 2011. It was written and directed by Chris Gabriel, and Produced by First Earth Films and Laughing Jack Entertainment.

Synopsis

First Platoon centers around Rock Brannigan (Scott Gibson) and his ragtag squad of ex-military zombie hunters trying to make a living in the desert Southwest two years after the zombie apocalypse. Along the way they encounter the grizzled Pa Jericho (Sid Haig

Sid Haig

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), and the eccentric Rex Necro (Malcolm McDowell

Malcolm McDowell

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).

Cast

• Scott Gibson as Rock Brannigan
• Malcolm McDowell
  Malcolm McDowell
  Malcolm McDowell is an English actor with a career spanning over forty years.McDowell is principally known for his roles in the controversial films If...., O Lucky Man!, A Clockwork Orange and Caligula...
  
   as Rex Necro
• Sid Haig
  Sid Haig
  Sid Haig is a American actor. His roles have included acting in Jack Hill's blaxploitation films of the 1970s as well as his role as Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie's horror films House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects...
  
   as Pa Jericho
• John Kassir as Burke
• Arron Shiver as Pete Davis
• Jennifer Skyler as Molly McGuire
• Ronni Lea as Tipper Davenport / Grabby
• Numa Brelet as Syd Malice / Snappy
• Robert Watts as Jackson Goldberg / Bitey

Production

Writer/Director Chris Gabriel created First Platoon with the goal of staying true to classic zombie movies, such as the Living Dead

Living Dead

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 films of George A. Romero

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 in a way that traditional fans will revere, while still offering plenty of hilarity and action. Originally slated to shoot in New Mexico, First Platoon will now be filmed on location in Southern Nevada, with leading man Scott Gibson playing the role of Rock Brannigan (originally cast as Alan Tudyk

Alan Tudyk

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). In order to prepare for their roles, actors Scott Gibson, Jennifer Skyler, and Arron Shiver will undergo military style training under the supervision of Capt. Dale Dye USMC (Ret.)

Dale Dye

Dale Adam Dye is an American actor, presenter, businessman, and retired U.S. Marine captain who served in combat during the Vietnam War.-Early life & Marine service:...

, who is the military adviser for the film.

Release

Currently First Platoon is scheduled for release in late spring or early summer of 2011.

External links

• First Platoon at the Internet Movie Database
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