.png|25px]]
.png|25px]]
Hostage is an upcoming two-part Crime Thriller directed and written by Wholesaleryan56, and co-written by Endpoint. The short film is produced by Stopmotion101 Studios. It will serve as a canon prequel to Blind Justice.
Plot
One year before Blind Justice, Officer Jason Stone is partnered up with an up and coming police officer, Officer Riko Delio, to thwart a seemingly ordinary bank heist, which has become a dangerous hostage situation.
Production
In the middle of Summer 2016, shortly before the release of Moon Wars: The Future Soldier, Wholesaleryan56 was inspired to start a directing career of his own. He brainstormed a crime thriller story revolving around the main character of Blind Justice, Jason Stone, and was granted permission from Endpoint to create the film. Whole collaborated with Endpoint to write the script afterward, and the script was completed in August 2016, with filming beginning on August 14, 2016. The film was split into two parts during spring 2017, with Part I expected to be released sometime during the summer of 2017. Part II is expected to be released in the fall of 2017. The official cast for the film was announced on July 17, 2017.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Juzzy4 | Jason Stone |
| Kvng_North | Riko Delio |
| Jackiepwners | Officer Jones |
| BugaMeister | The Commissioner |
| Twister956 | Bank Heister #1 |
| AestheticsGaming | Bank Heister #2 |
| Meliorn | Mystic |
Reception
Preview viewings of Part I received critical acclaim, with praise to the cinematography, plot, and characters.
Trivia
- The film will be set one year before Blind Justice.
- The film is canon to the THCU.
Media
Hostage Part I - Official Trailer