CZECH REPUBLIC

Resident Evil: A New Era of Evil

From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger, director of Weapons and Barbarian, comes a thrilling and terrifying reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise.


In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.

Filmed entirely in Prague by our talented Stillking Films crew between October 2025 to January 2026, we were incredibly grateful to have been part of this thrilling project.

Resident Evil is in cinemas on September 18.

 

Trailer & Photos: Courtesy of Sony Pictures

CZECH REPUBLIC

Ride or Die: A new action-comedy series on Prime Video

We’re excited to share the first look at Ride or Die, a highly anticipated action-comedy series starring and executive produced by Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham.

The series, created by Tessa Coates who executive produces alongside showrunner Matt Miller and director Peyton Reed, follows best friends Debbie Claybourne (Octavia Spencer) and Judith Burton (Hannah Waddingham) who thought they knew everything about each other, except Judith turns out to be an international assassin.

When a mysterious figure emerges from Judith’s past and a hit goes horribly wrong, both of their worlds are turned upside down as they’re forced to go on the run together. It’s a race against time and a road trip across Europe, with law enforcement, highly trained assassins, and some very dangerous criminals at their heels.

 

Ride or Die also stars Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, Sylvia Hoeks, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, Jamie Parker, and Jacky Ido.

Stillking Films was proud to support the production as the local production partner in the Czech Republic, filming across a wide range of locations, including Prague, Slapy and Karlovy Vary.

From Paramount Television Studios, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes globally on July 15, exclusively on Prime Vide

 

Photos: Courtesy of Dušan Martinček for Prime Video

SPAIN

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

The new official trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has just dropped, inviting us to revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games. The story begins on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is directed by Francis Lawrence and based on a screenplay by Billy Ray, adapted from Suzanne Collins’ 2025 novel of the same name. Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson serve as producers, alongside Francis Lawrence.

 

Joseph Zada stars as Haymitch, joined by Elle Fanning as Effie, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch, Maya Hawke as Wiress, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee, Ralph Fiennes as Snow, Glenn Close as Drusilla Sickle, and Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, among others.

We’re incredibly proud of our Ánima Stillking Films crew, who helped bring this latest instalment of the Hunger Games franchise to life in Spain last year, and we can’t wait for everyone to see it in theatres and IMAX on November 20, 2026.

 

Trailer & Photos: Courtesy of Lionsgate

HUNGARY

Pretty Lethal: Classically trained. Deadly together.

Pretty Lethal is an action-packed thriller where five ballerinas, on their way to a prestigious dance competition, are barely on speaking terms when their bus breaks down in a remote forest. 

With no other options, they reluctantly seek shelter at an unsettling roadside inn run by Devora Kasimer (Uma Thurman), a reclusive former ballet prodigy. From the moment they arrive, something feels wrong and their worst instincts prove right. 

As the situation turns deadly, the fractured team must set aside rivalries and weaponise years of brutal training, turning grace, discipline, and even pointe shoes into tools for survival.

 

Directed by Vicky Jewson (“The Witcher: Blood Origin”) from a script by Kate Freund, the film stars Uma Thurman, alongside Tell Me Lies’ Iris Apatow as Zoe, To All the Boys’ Princess, A Quiet Place’s Millicent Simmonds as Chloe, Tarot’s Avantika and West Side Story’s Maddie Ziegler as Bones. 

Vicky Jewson: “In Pretty Lethal, I wanted to bring the highly specific skillset of a ballerina to the action space. We created a world built on the broken dreams of a dancer, played by the iconic Uma Thurman. This world and our incredible young cast gave me the freedom to swing between horror, comedy and action to create a breathless rollercoaster ride. The troupe embraces team work, sisterhood and ballet-fu in order to stay alive.”

Uma Thurman: “It was a thrill to work with these wonderful young women, and Vicky. You know, looking at the script, this thing could have been anything. This is an incredible mashup of ballet, and a battle for survival. And then when I met with Vicky on Zoom, I kind of got an understanding that she was going to break this thing out, and make this like, intense female empowerment, pop art, hyper-violent action, I was like, ‘Whoa, this could be something special’.

Filmed in Hungary and co-produced by Ildikó Kemény and David Minkowski of Pioneer Stillking, Pretty Lethal streams on Prime Video on March 25.

 

Source: Prime Video, Screen Rant, Bloody Disgusting

HUNGARY

Death by Lightning: A New Limited Series for Netflix

“Assassination can no more be guarded against than death by lightning,” James Garfield wrote just two weeks after his unprecedented ascension to the presidency of the United States. Less than a year later, those words would prove hauntingly prophetic: his presidency, and his life, were cut short by an assassin’s bullet.

Starring Michael Shannon (James Garfield) and Matthew Macfadyen (Charles Guiteau), Death by Lightning tells the story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America’s 20th President, and Charles Guiteau, the man who took his life.


Created by Mike Makowsky (Bad Education), the new limited series is based on Candice Millard’s acclaimed book Destiny of the Republic, which explores one of the most dramatic yet little-known chapters in American history.

Along with Shannon and Macfadyen, Death by Lightning’s core cast also includes Shea Whigham, Nick Offerman, Betty Gilpin and Bradley Whitford.

Filmed at various locations in Hungary, the 19th-century presidential thriller counts David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (Game of Thrones, 3 Body Problem) among its executive producers, with Ildikó Kemény and David Minkowski of Pioneer Stillking serving as the series co-producers.

Death by Lightning premieres November 6 on Netflix.

 

Photo credit: Larry Horricks, Netflix

SPAIN

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3 Heads to Spain

Carol and Daryl are leaving France behind and moving to Spain for the next chapter of their adventures in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 3.
 
Produced by AMC Networks and directed by Daniel Percival and Paco Cabezas, the new season premieres Sunday, September 7, 2025, on AMC and AMC+.

Season 3 follows Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) as they continue their journey to somehow return home and to the ones they love. But the road ahead isn’t easy — the path takes them farther astray, leading them through distant lands with ever-changing and unfamiliar conditions as they witness the various effects of the Walker apocalypse.

Joining Reedus and McBride this season are Eduardo Noriega, Óscar Jaenada, and Alexandra Masangkay as series regulars. The cast also includes Candela Saitta, Hugo Arbués, Greta Fernández, Gonzalo Bouza, Hada Nieto, Yassmine Othman, Cuco Usín, and Stephen Merchant, amongst others.

Filming for Season 3 took place across Spanish locations including Galicia, Aragón, Catalonia, and Valencia, each offering a unique backdrop for the post-apocalyptic world. We’re incredibly proud of our talented Ánima Stillking crew, whose hard work, craftsmanship, and creative excellence helped bring this gripping story to life.
 
And there’s more — AMC has also confirmed that the series has been renewed for a fourth and final season. Production has begun in July in Spain, with the eight-episode season set to film in and around Madrid, Castilla La Mancha, País Vasco and Castilla León among others. 
 
Executive producers for Season 3 include Scott M. Gimple, Showrunner David Zabel, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Greg Nicotero, Brian Bockrath, Angela Kang, Jason Richman, Dan Percival, Steve Squillante, and Silvia Aráez and Jesús de la Vega from Ánima Stillking.

Photo Credit: Manuel Fernandez-Valdes/AMC, Carla Oset/AMC

HUNGARY

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox Premieres on Hulu

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is an eight-episode limited series retelling the gripping true story of Amanda Knox’s harrowing journey — from being wrongfully imprisoned for her roommate’s murder to her years-long battle to prove her innocence and reclaim her freedom.

Created by KJ Steinberg (This Is Us, Gossip Girl), the series is produced by 20th Television in association with The Littlefield Company. Executive producers include Warren Littlefield, Lisa Harrison, Ann Johnson, Graham Littlefield, Monica Lewinsky, Amanda Knox, Chris Robinson, and Michael Uppendahl, who also directs.

Grace Van Patten takes on the challenging role of Amanda Knox, earning high praise for her performance. As the London Evening Standard noted:

“Grace Van Patten is fantastic as Knox, capturing not just her mannerisms but her unfortunate blend of brash Americanism and kookiness that gave the police and the press so much room to twist the knife.”

The series also features Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico, and Roberta Mattei.


Premiering on Hulu on August 20, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is co-produced by Ildikó Kemény and David Minkowski of Pioneer Stillking — marking another exciting collaboration by our amazing team in Budapest, Hungary.

Photos: Courtesy of Hulu

ROMANIA

A Year Of We Were The Lucky Ones: Behind the Scenes of Romania’s Stunning Sets

This month marks a year since We Were The Lucky Ones premiered on Hulu on March 28, 2024, captivating audiences with its powerful storytelling and breathtaking cinematography. The American historical drama miniseries, developed by Erica Lipez, brought Georgia Hunter’s bestselling novel to life — an extraordinary tale of resilience, survival, and the enduring strength of family during World War II.

 

As we reflect on this past year, we are incredibly proud to have co-produced this remarkable series in Romania alongside Alma Bacula and David Minkowski of Stillking Icon, celebrating not just the success of the series, but the artistry, craftsmanship, passion, hard work and collaborations that made it possible.

“An inspiring tale of love, hope and resilience.” – The Wrap

“A superb series featuring great performances and writing.” – USA Today

“The most moving aspect of the series is that it details circumstances not often seen in films and TV shows about the Holocaust.” – Variety

“Elegantly crafted throughout.” – The Daily Beast

“We Were the Lucky Ones” isn’t a history lesson. It’s a human story, of husbands and wives, parents and children, friends and lovers.” – LA Times

From the cobbled streets of historic towns to meticulously recreated wartime sets, Romania provided the perfect backdrop for this emotional and visually stunning journey, offering a unique opportunity to transport viewers into the heart of 1940s Europe.

Iconic locations and standing sets were transformed into war-torn cities, bustling train stations, and intimate family homes — each set crafted with meticulous attention to period detail. Behind the scenes, our talented local crews worked alongside an international team to ensure every frame felt authentic and immersive.

Since its premiere, We Were The Lucky Ones has resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike. The series earned two Critics Choice Awards nominations — Best Limited Series and Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for Logan Lerman’s moving performance.

Photos: Stillking Icon, Romania

CZECH REPUBLIC

The Wheel of Time Season 3: An Epic Fantasy Returns To Amazon Prime

Based on Robert Jordan’s internationally best-selling book series, The Wheel of Time is a visionary fantasy that tells the story of a man destined to face the Dark One and save the world – or destroy it. 

In Season 3, as threats against the Light are multiplying, Moiraine Damodred (Rosamund Pike) and Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski) embark on a perilous journey to the Aiel Waste to uncover the true fate of the Dragon Reborn. With the Forsaken in hot pursuit and Rand’s corrupted power growing stronger, Moraine must prevent the Dragon from turning Dark…no matter the cost.

 

From April to October 2023, The Wheel of Time production brought its grand fantasy world to life across the Czech Republic, with Stillking Films proudly serving as the local production partner.

Many key scenes were shot at Jordan and Barrandov Studios in Prague. All sets including two backlot sets at Jordan Studios were purpose built just for The Wheel of Time universe — some of which have been used across all three seasons.

Beyond the studio, filming took place in a variety of breathtaking Czech locations, including: Dobříš, Tetín, Vinařice, Třeboradice, Roztoky u Křivoklát, Srbsko, Toušice, and Vranov nad Dyjí. 

Across 110 days of shooting, the local and international crew transformed these locations into the rich and diverse landscapes of The Wheel of Time, delivering some of the most visually stunning moments in the series yet.

Season 3 has already received high praise from fans and critics, with many hailing it as the best instalment yet:  

“More sophisticated than The Witcher, more thrilling than The Rings Of Power, and more distinctive than House Of The Dragon, it’s hard to imagine a better version of Robert Jordan’s epic book saga — a series once deemed unfilmable. If anything, this season is the most cinematic yet.” – Empire Magazine

“A bold, rich and complex serving of magic.” – Radio Times

“Three seasons in, The Wheel of Time only continues to top itself through riveting performances, stunning new locations, well-defined worldbuilding, and an arguably timeless fantasy narrative.” – Collider

“There’s lots to enjoy in Season 3. The show has evolved into something that looks, sounds and feels like a big budget production. I’m happy to report that The Wheel Of Time has become a genuinely good epic fantasy series.” – Forbes  

The third season of The Wheel of Time is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

 

Photos: Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios

CZECH REPUBLIC, HUNGARY, SERBIA

Six Academy Award Nominations for Nosferatu, Maria and Better Man

It’s officially Oscars season! The 2025 Oscar nominations have been announced and we’re incredibly proud to share that three of our films – NOSFERATU, MARIA and BETTER MAN – have been recognised and collectively received six nominations for the prestigious golden statue.

A big congratulations to all our amazing teams at Stillking Films, Pioneer Stillking, and Stillking WIP, whose hard work, expert craftsmanship, and production ingenuity brought these stories to life, filming in the Czech Republic (Nosferatu), Hungary (Maria) and Serbia (Better Man).

NOSFERATU
Best Cinematography: Jarin Blaschke
Best Costume design: Linda Muir
Best Makeup & Hairstyling: David White, Traci Loader and Suzanne Stokes-Munton
Best Production Design: Craig Lathrop; Set Decoration: Beatrice Brentnerová

MARIA
Best Cinematography: Ed Lachman


BETTER MAN
Best Visual Effects: Luke Millar, David Clayton, Keith Herft and Peter Stubbs