The trailer for Canary Black, one of Ray Stevenson’s final movies, has debuted. Production ended in January 2023 prior to Stevenson unexpectedly passing away on May 21, 2023. In addition to Stevenson, Canary Black‘s spy thriller story features a cast that includes Kate Beckinsale, Rupert Friend, Saffron Burrows, and Ben Miles. It is directed by Pierre Morel, who previously directed the first Taken movie, which began the popular Liam Neeson-led action thriller series.
Prime Video has now released the Canary Black trailer, which shows CIA agent Avery Graves (Beckinsale) on the run and interacting with Stevenson’s character, who is one of her superiors. Check out the trailer below:
The trailer sees Graves in a difficult position as she is blackmailed into delivering a classified CIA file known as Canary Black, and if she fails to do so, her husband will be 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ed. Graves proves to be a formidable force as she takes down numerous individuals through her training and unparalleled s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁s as a CIA agent. The movie releases on Prime Video on October 24.
What The Trailer Reveals About Canary Black
It Is A High-Stakes Action Thriller
The Canary Black trailer reveals Beckinsale, Stevenson, and the rest of the cast in their respective roles and establishes the high stakes for Graves. From the Underworld movies to Van Helsing, Beckinsale is no stranger to being an action star, but she appears just as comfortable in the world of an action thriller lacking the fantastical aspect. Much like watching Stevenson in Star Wars: Ahsoka after his passing, it is bittersweet to see him in Canary Black, where he unsurprisingly plays a commanding and imposing member of the CIA leadership.
Sorina will be one of Graves’ few allies while being hunted by her CIA peers as the fate of her husband and possibly the entire world hang in the balance.
As for the story, the trailer reveals that the stakes go beyond Graves and her husband, as Miles’ character declares that World War III will break out if the Canary Black file falls into their enemies’ hands. Burrows’ character, Sorina, is seen risking her job and her own safety to help Graves acquire the file, with their friendship teased to be vital to Canary Black‘s story. Sorina will be one of Graves’ few allies while being hunted by her CIA peers as the fate of her husband and possibly the entire world hang in the balance.
Our Take On The Canary Black Trailer
Ray Stevenson Is Canary Black’s Main Appeal
Canary Black‘s trailer is reminiscent of many previous action thrillers, but Stevenson’s casting is enough of a reason to watch it. His performance as former Jedi Baylan Skoll was one of the strongest elements of Ahsoka, as he brought a riveting gravitas to the role and the entire series. From playing Titus Pollo in HBO’s prematurely canceled Rome to portraying Volstagg in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stevenson excels in all of his roles, and this will undoubtedly continue in Canary Black.