We Tried To Emulate Tony Scott's Style In Deep Cover

Deep Cover filmmaker Tom Kingsley discusses the film's unique genre, the London setting, the Tony Scott inspiration, and more

- SREEJITH MULLAPPILLY

DIRECTOR Tom Kingsley and producer Colin Trevorrow's action-comedy Deep Cover plunges audiences into London's gritty underworld with a potentially hilarious premise. The film stars Bryce Dallas Howard as an improv comedy teacher grappling with unrealized ambitions. Her life takes an unexpected turn when an undercover police officer, portrayed by Sean Bean, enlists her for a high-stakes mission. Kat then recruits two of her unsuspecting students, played by Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed, to impersonate dangerous criminals and infiltrate a ruthless gangland. This unique blend of genres and a stellar cast promises a thrilling and comedic ride.

Ahead of the film's release on June 12 on Prime Video, Kingsley spoke to us about its genre, collaborating with co-writers Ben Ashenden and Alexander Owen and producer Trevorrow, the London setting's influence, and more.

Excerpts: Deep Cover appears to be a unique blend of action, comedy, and improv. Given your background in comedy, were there specific moments where the comedic impulses had to be reined in for the sake of the action or vice-versa?

For Deep Cover to truly work, audiences should believe in the high-stakes situations the characters find themselves in.