Jack Kesy faces another deadly fight against an ocean predator. Highland Film Group has unveiled the first look at The Black Demon: Atlantis, a shark thriller about a fight for survival.
The image shows Kesy as Jerry Simms, an undercover DEA agent trapped inside a remote offshore prison. Soaked and visibly exhausted, Jerry appears to be fighting to stay alive in the dimly lit facility. The character’s battered appearance captures the film’s gritty survival tone.
According to the official synopsis, Jerry arrives at Atlantis after his fellow operative mysteriously disappears while investigating inmate deaths. His investigation leads him to Diego Núñez, a feared cult-like killer rumored to possess ancient powers. As mutilated bodies surface and blood rituals spread through the prison, Atlantis descends into chaos. Jerry must rely on Chato, a haunted inmate familiar with the prison’s hidden underworld, when the legendary Black Demon attacks.
The cast and creative team behind The Black Demon: Atlantis
Jack Kesy leads a cast that includes Julio César Cedillo, Harold Torres, Vanesa Restrepo, and Anthony Del Negro. Cedillo plays Chato, who helps Jerry navigate the prison’s hidden world. Torres portrays Núñez, while Restrepo is Warden Reyes. Del Negro appears as the missing operative whose disappearance brings Jerry to Atlantis.
Carmen Cabana directs the sequel and co-wrote its screenplay. She previously worked as a cinematographer on Ms. Marvel, Rosario, and Narcos: Season 2. Aaron Benjamin and Boise Esquerra share writing credits with Cabana. Esquerra also worked on the original The Black Demon.
Javier Chapa produces for Mucho Mas Media, alongside Arianne Fraser, Delphine Perrier, and Caleb Ward for Highland Film Group. The project continues the companies’ partnership.
The sequel follows The Black Demon, the 2023 shark thriller starring Josh Lucas. Directed by Adrian Grünberg, the film centers on a family stranded near an offshore oil rig in Baja California. A massive megalodon turns their trip into a fight for survival.
The Black Demon: Atlantis is now in post-production. Highland Film Group has secured international distribution deals, including one with Lionsgate Play for India. However, the company has not announced an official release date.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
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