Production has begun on Supermax, the high-profile action thriller directed by David Gordon Green and anchored by Will Smith and AnnaSophia Robb, with filming starting today in New South Wales, Australia. The shoot — backed by Screen NSW’s Made in NSW Fund — brings new cast additions to a project already positioned for a wide global release on Prime Video.
David Gordon Green’s prison-set thriller centers on a baffling homicide inside a supposedly impenetrable maximum-security facility and follows two FBI agents as they try to unravel what appears impossible. The film pairs Smith and Robb in the lead roles and expands its ensemble with four recently announced performers.
New faces joining the cast
Officials have not disclosed the characters these actors will portray, but the hires deepen a roster that already includes Jaafar Jackson and Jason Clarke.
- Nicholas Alexander Chavez — The actor gained attention for his portrayal of Lyle Menendez in Ryan Murphy’s serialised drama and has since worked again with Murphy and on new feature projects.
- Andrés Almeida — A veteran of Mexican cinema, Almeida has credits on internationally recognised films and is set to appear soon alongside Pedro Pascal in a Todd Haynes feature.
- Martin Bats Bradford — Bradford’s work spans streaming drama and mainstream features, with recent appearances alongside notable directors and stars.
- Erika Ringor — Ringor reunites with Smith after appearing in King Richard and brings experience from television and film roles across the U.S. industry.
These additions signal an international and experienced supporting cast that complements the project’s star power. For readers tracking industry moves, the choices reflect casting that mixes rising talent with seasoned character actors.
Creative and production teams
Green is directing from a screenplay by David Weil and David J. Rosen. Producers on the project include Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman of The Picture Company, along with Will Smith and Adam Fishbach representing Westbrook Studios. Several executive producers are attached from both Miramax and Westbrook.
The distribution agreement was arranged by CAA Media Finance, and Amazon MGM will stream the film worldwide on Prime Video, reaching more than 240 countries and territories — a platform-level guarantee of wide audience access.
What this means now
Supermax arrives at a time when prestige streaming releases continue to attract major filmmaking talent. A David Gordon Green–Will Smith collaboration backed by Miramax and Amazon MGM positions the film as a notable release on the awards and commercial calendars.
For the local production landscape, the shoot represents another international project filming in New South Wales, supported by state incentives aimed at drawing large-scale productions.
Quick reference: recent credits and representation
- Nicholas Alexander Chavez — Breakout: Monster: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story; recent: Grotesquerie, The Technique. Agencies: CAA, Untitled, Felker McGinnis & Ryan.
- Andrés Almeida — Credits include Y tu mamá también and Bardo; upcoming: De Noche. Agency: COLOürs Talent.
- Martin Bats Bradford — Credits include The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, Hit Man, Blue Bayou, Big George Foreman. Reps: HIAR Management; L.T.A.
- Erika Ringor — Credits include Love & Basketball, Bosch: Legacy, The Morning Show; previously worked with Smith on King Richard. Reps: DDO Artists; Pink Hammer Entertainment.
Filming is underway, and further casting or production updates are likely as the shoot progresses. Given the theatrical-caliber team and a global streaming distribution, Supermax will be one to watch for both audiences and industry observers.
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