, who played Gimli the dwarf in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Amcomri’s 101 Films Intl. will handle global sales.
The film, directed by Stephen Hall and written by Tim Reynolds, also stars Richard Brake, Elena Delia and Michael Yare. Filming started this month in Ireland, with delivery expected in time for the Cannes Film Market. The director of photography is Burschi Wojnar. Thompstone said: “From reading the initial pass of the screenplay, Stephen and I knew that this had to be produced for a global audience to see. Following years of development along with the grueling decision-making process of who to partner with, it is a truly indescribable feeling to finally witness ‘The Gates’ coming to life.”