'Kings', Starring Halle Berry and Daniel Craig, Is In Theaters

'Kings', the Los Angeles riots-inspired film starring Academy Award winner Halle Berry and Daniel Craig, races into limited released today courtesy of The Orchard.

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'Kings': Halle Berry's L.A. Riots Drama Releases Official Trailer

Travel back to 1992 on April 27th!!! The Orchard has released the official poster and trailer for the Halle Berry and Daniel Craig-starring L.A. Riots drama 'Kings', which follows a foster family in South Central Los Angeles before and after the city erupts in violence following the verdict of the Rodney King trial. Peep the poster above and the trailer below:

Halle Berry Turns Heads At TIFF Premiere Of 'Kings'

51 where? Halle Berry stole the spotlight in a low-cut Zuhair Murad jumpsuit and a high ponytail as she attended the world premiere of her upcoming film 'Kings', at the Toronto International Film Festival on Wednesday, September 13th.

Directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven in her English-language debut, the film, which premiered to so-so reviews, follows a recluse (Daniel Craig) that helps a woman (Berry) and her 12 foster children when riots erupt in Los Angeles following the 1992 beating of Rodney King.

The Orchard, the film's distributor, reportedly plans to release the film later this fall.

(Photos Courtesy of Daily Mail)

First Look: Halle Berry In L.A. Riots Drama 'Kings'

The Orchard has released the first photos of the upcoming L.A. riots drama 'Kings', from Academy Award-nominated director Deniz Gamze Ergüven in her English language debut and starring Academy Award-winner Halle Berry and Daniel Craig.

The film will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, which runs from September 7-17, and The Orchard is planning a fall release date during awards season.

Synopsis: A recluse (Daniel Craig) helps a woman (Halle Berry) and her 12 foster children when riots erupt in Los Angeles following the 1992 beating of Rodney King, in the English-language debut from writer-director Deniz Gamze Ergüven.

Halle Berry-Starrer 'Kings' To World Premiere At 2017 Toronto International Film Festival In September

Halle Berry has been a busy woman promoting 'Kidnap', which hits theaters next week on August 4th, 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle', which is due September 22nd, but her third film set for release this year and arguably the most exciting, 'Kings', has been slotted to debut at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, which runs September 7-17.

Also starring Daniel Craig, the film is set against the explosive riots that rocked L.A. in the aftermath of the acquittal of the cops who brutally assaulted Rodney King. The Orchard has acquired the U.S. rights for the picture with a release date planned for the fall.

Halle Berry & Daniel Craig Drama 'Kings' Sells To The Orchard

'Kings', the drama that Halle Berry finished filming earlier this year opposite Daniel Craig and directed by Deniz Gamze Erguven, has been acquired by The Orchard, who has plans to release the film this fall with hopes of some award season love. Read details below:

Cannes: The Orchard Buys L.A. Riots Drama 'Kings'

The Orchard has acquired all North American rights to drama Kings, which is set against the backdrop of the 1992 L.A. riots and stars Halle Berry and Daniel Craig. The film was written and directed by Academy Award nominee Deniz Gamze Erguven (Mustang), marking her first English-language feature.

Maven Pictures co-founders Trudie Styler, Celine Rattray and Charlotte Ubben executive produced alongside Wei Han of Bliss Media. Maven and Bliss also co-financed the film. It is produced and co-financed by Charles Gillibert of CG Cinema. Vincent Maraval’s Insiders is handling international sales, with Maraval also serving as an executive producer. The Orchard is planning a fall release for the film, which is currently in postproduction.

Set in 1992 in South Central Los Angeles, Kings focuses on a foster family’s arrival to town just a few weeks before the city erupts in violence following the verdict of the Rodney King trial. The deal marks the second prebuy acquisition for The Orchard at Cannes following a deal for Under the Eiffel Tower.

Halle Berry Completes Filming Of LA Riots Drama 'Kings'

'Kings', the upcoming English-language debut from director Deniz Gamze Erguven, has officially finished filming. Halle Berry, who leads the cast with Daniel Craig, shared the news via Instragam occupied by a photo of her character Millie in the back of a police car.

The independent drama is expected to be released later this year with many saying it has awards season potential, but it is currently without a distributor in the United States.

Instagram: It's a wrap. #kings ✌🏾

Halle Berry Films LA Riots Movie 'Kings' With Daniel Craig (Photos)

In the first photos to surface of them together, Halle Berry and Daniel Craig were spotted filming their forthcoming historical drama 'Kings' on Thursday, February 2nd, where they were shown with their hands up surrounded by a cop car.

In the Deniz Gamze Ergüven film, Craig will play Ollie, one of the only white residents in South Central Los Angeles in the early 1990s. Ollie befriends Berry's character Millie, who is a foster mother, and they work together to track down the kids during the violence.

(Photos Courtesy of Daily Mail)

'Kings': First Photos Of Halle Berry Filming LA Riots Drama Emerge

The first images of Halle Berry filming the upcoming independent drama 'Kings' have emerged and the actress looked intense on Tuesday, January 17th, as she filmed a scene where a male character was apprehended by police during a scene shot in Los Angeles.

Written and directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven in her first English-language film, it follows a foster family in South Central as the Rodney King trial progress.

(Photos Courtesy of Daily Mail)

Halle Berry Checks In From 'Kings' Set As Filming Begins (Photos)

As filming continues on 'Kings' in Los Angeles, Halle Berry took to Instagram this week to share a couple of photos from the set of the drama, which co-stars Daniel Craig.

The film is written and directed by Deniz Gamze Erguven in her English-language debut and follows a foster family in South Central a few weeks before the city erupts in violence following the verdict of the Rodney King trial in 1992. No release date has been set.

Halle Berry Reveals Name Of 'Kings' Character

In a new post, Halle Berry revealed the name of her character in 'Kings', a drama set against the backdrop of the 1992 Los Angeles riots that begin filming in late December, co-stars Daniel Craig and is written and directed by Deniz Gamze Erguven.

Instagram: Millie is her name. ➰➰➰

'Kings' Update: Production Start Date Set On Halle Berry Drama

Two days after Christmas, cameras will begin rolling on 'Kings', an independent drama set against the backdrop of the 1992 Los Angeles riots that is written and will be directed by Deniz Gamze Erguven in what will be her English-language debut.

Halle Berry and Daniel Craig signed on for the drama in June and Lamar Johnson, Kaalan Walker and Rachel Hilson were recently added to the cast ahead of the December 27th start on production, which is being financed by China’s Bliss Media and Maven Pictures.

China’s Bliss Media, Maven Pictures to Finance Halle Berry’s L.A. Riots Movie

China’s Bliss Media and Maven Pictures have come on board to finance “Kings,” the independent drama set against the backdrop of the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

Halle Berry and Daniel Craig have been attached to star since June. Lamar Johnson (“The Next Step”), Kaalan Walker, and Rachel Hilson (“The Good Wife,” “The Affair”) are joining the cast.

Deniz Gamze Erguven, director of “Mustang,” is helming “Kings” from her own script in what will be her English-language debut. Production will begin Dec. 27 in Los Angeles.

Erguven is re-teamed with “Mustang” producer Charles Gillibert. He’s producing and co-financing through his CG Cinema. Maven Pictures co-founders Trudie Styler, Celine Rattray, and Charlotte Ubben serve as executive producers alongside Wei Han of Bliss Media.

IMR is handling international sales and CAA, which arranged the film’s financing, represents the movie’s domestic rights. Bliss Media owns the distribution rights for Greater China. “Kings” is also co-produced by Canal Plus, France 2 Cinema and Ad Vitam in France, and by Scope Pictures in Belgium.

“Kings” centers on a foster family in South Central in 1992, a few weeks before the city erupts in violence following the verdict of the Rodney King trial. Erguven began working on the screenplay in 2004 and has spent years working with the South Central neighborhood.

Craig will portray a loner who lives in South Central Los Angeles and falls in love with Berry’s character. When the riots erupt, he will help Berry in protecting her children from the violence.

“‘Kings’ is such a powerful read. Its elegant simplicity, coupled with Deniz’ vision, make it the perfect kind of project that Bliss Media would like to be a part of,” said Bliss Media’s Wei Han.

Bliss Media most recently wrapped production in Shanghai on “S.M.A.R.T. Chase,” starring Orlando Bloom. Bliss co-financed and executive produced Pablo Larraín’s “Jackie,” starring Natalie Portman, and acquired the Chinese distribution rights to Mel Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge,” which was released in China on Dec. 8 and set a box office record for imported war films in China.

“Maven Pictures’ mission is to support films with women in front and behind the camera,” said Maven Pictures’ Celine Rattray and Trudie Styler. “Deniz is an extraordinary talent, and we look forward to being part of such an incredible project.”

Maven’s credits include “The Kids Are All Right” and “American Honey.” Maven is partnered with Jessica Chastain in her production company Freckle Films, and is heading to Sundance with “Novitiate,” starring Margaret Qualley and Melissa Leo.

CG Cinema’s credits include “Clouds of Sils Maria” by Olivier Assayas; “Eden” by Mia Hansen-Love”; “Personal Shopper,” which won the best director award at the 2016 Cannes festival for Assayas; and “Mustang” which won four awards at the French Cesars and was nominated for an Academy Award for best foreign film.

'Kings' Update: New Details Emerge About Halle Berry Drama

Little has been released about Halle Berry's next project, 'Kings', a drama set against a backdrop of rising tensions in Los Angeles during the Rodney King trial in 1992 that will serve as the English-language debut from 'Mustang' director Deniz Gamze Erguven.

However, two little tidbits about the film were recently disclosed. Daniel Craig, who was rumored to be in talks for the project as her love interest, confirmed during an interview at the New Yorker Festival that he will play a small supporting role in the film and according to Backstage, the film will begin filming in mid-December and continue through February 2017 in Los Angeles with Heidi Levitt Casting handling additional casting.

Halle Berry Teams With Daniel Craig For L.A. Riots Drama 'Kings'

Halle Berry is on a roll... After booking the 'Kingsman' sequel and 'Silence' opposite Michael Douglas, the Academy Award winner has signed on for the English-language debut from 'Mustang' director Deniz Gamze Erguven. Read details via Deadline beneath:

Daniel Craig is in talks to star opposite Halle Berry in Mustang director Deniz Gamze Erguven’s anticipated English-language debut pic Kings. The project is set against a backdrop of rising tensions in Los Angeles during the Rodney King trial in 1992. Craig will play Ollie, a loner who lives in South Central — one of its only white residents — who befriends Berry’s character, a tough, protective mother who looks after a group of kids. When the riots explode in the city, Craig’s character helps Berry, who is secretly in love with him, try and track down the kids from the worst of the violence. Kings will have the same mix of lightness and tough emotion that made Mustang such a standout.

Vincent Maraval’s Insiders is putting the film together and selling it with CAA handling domestic. Charles Gillibert, who produced Mustang, is lead producing.

The riots spread across L.A. and lasted six days, leading to 55 deaths in the wake of the acquittal of the policemen who beat King. The footage of that beating was infamously captured on home video and would become a symbol of police brutality.

This has been Erguven’s dream project ever since graduating from the prestigious French Fémis film school. She first presented it to the Cannes L’Atélier co-production market in 2011 before deciding to make Mustang her directorial debut. That pic, set in a remote Turkish village and depicting the life of five young orphaned sisters and their challenges growing up as girls in a conservative society, has wowed critics and viewers. It was Oscar nominated for Best Foreign Language film and was a box office smash in France, earning almost half a million admissions in the country alone.

While Craig’s association with James Bond appears to be coming to an end, the actor is gearing up his non-007 projects. Deadline broke the news that he was in talks to join Steven Soderbergh’s heist film Logan Lucky opposite Channing Tatum, Riley Keogh and Adam Driver. The actor has also signed to star in the 20-episode Showtime series Purity for producer Scott Rudin and writer-director Todd Field. The series based on the novel by Jonathan Franzen is about young female activist named Purity (or Pip) who begins a worldwide search for her Dad.

Craig is repped by CAA and Independent Talent Group. Berry and Erguven are repped by CAA and Management 360.