Wake, starring Bruce Willis and Ben Kingsley, appears to have run out of funds, less than two weeks into shooting.
NewsA new thriller starring Bruce Willis has hit a major snag once cameras had started rolling: the production has had to close down for the time being, less than two weeks into filming.
The film is question is Wake, starring Willis and Ben Kingsley, and it's an independent film that was shooting in Cleveland, under the stewardship of director John Pogue. Piper Perabo and Ellen Burstyn are also in the cast.
However, in spite of the fact that the shoot was set to continue until mid-April, it's being reported that "funds have dried up," and production has been suspended.
A statement from the Greater Cleveland Film Commission said that it was "aware that the film 'Wake' has discontinued filming due to a lack of financing. It is our understanding that they are trying to find the remaining funds to complete the film. So far their experience in Cleveland has been very positive and they hope to return to Cleveland very soon."
The statement further says that "we are optimistic we will resume principal photography in approximately 2-3 weeks."
Willis had already been on set, and had shot material for Wake. Where this leaves the production, and how it now fits into everybody's schedules, remains to be seen. Here's hoping all concerned can get Wake back up and running shortly...
