Anthony Mackie tackles an unforgiving post-apocalyptic world in director George Nolfi’s latest action-thriller, ‘Elevation.’ Set in the Rocky Mountains, Will (Mackie) and his son Hunter (Danny Boyd Jr.) are living in an outpost as a haven from some sort of species that invaded the planet years prior.
For some reason, the beings can’t travel above 8,000 feet, so those who survive live high above that cut-off line as a way to stay safe. Circumstances surrounding Hunter’s health prompts Will and two others from the outpost (Nina, played by Morena Baccarin and Katie, played by Maddie Hasson) to venture below the border to save his life. To chat more about his experience on set, his character’s journey and what stunts were the most fun (and challenging) to perform, Mackie sat down to discuss all things ‘Elevation.
’ George Nolfi. We started talking about this movie when we were shooting ‘The Banker’, and I was given the opportunity to produce it with him. So I went through the whole process with him, talking through the characters, [and] I was able to coerce Morena (Baccarin) into doing the movie.
I love Nolfi, I love working with him. He’s my brother and I trust him. I feel like every actor is Leonardo looking for their Scorsese and he’s my Scorsese.
So whenever he comes to me with something, I don’t care if it’s one line, I want to do it just because I enjoy working with him. Yes, we did ‘The Adjustment Bureau’ first and then ‘The Banker’ and n.