Bunker (upcoming film)
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Bunker is an upcoming psychological thriller film written and directed by Florian Zeller. It stars Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Stephen Graham, Paul Dano, and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
Premise
An architect's marriage is tested after he accepts a project to build a bunker for a billionaire.
Cast
Production
Development
The film was announced on 1 May 2025, and was presented at the Marché du Film later that month.[1][2] Writer-director Florian Zeller stated that the film The Man Next Door, directed by Bunker executive producers Mariano Cohn and Andrés Duprat, was a source of inspiration when writing the film, which features some Spanish dialogue.[3][4]
Casting
Zeller wrote the film specifically with actors Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, who are married in real life, in mind;[5][6] they were announced as cast members on 1 May 2025.[1] Stephen Graham was announced as a cast member later that month, on 16 May 2025.[7] In November 2025, Patrick Schwarzenegger was announced as a cast member.[8] In December 2025, by the time Bunker was in its second week of filming, Paul Dano was also reported to have joined the cast.[3]
Filming
Principal photography began in December 2025.[3] The film was shot primarily in Madrid, with a week of production also taking place in London.[9][10] Filming was completed by 9 February 2026.[11][12]
References
- ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr; Wiseman, Andreas (1 May 2025). "Penélope Cruz & Javier Bardem To Play Married Couple On Rocky Terrain In Florian Zeller's Psychological Thriller 'Bunker'; FilmNation Launches Cannes Market Hot Project". Deadline. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ Lemercier, Fabien; Abbatescianni, Davide; Economou, Vassilis (17 May 2025). "The announcements made at Cannes' Marché du Film". Cineuropa. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ a b c Keslassy, Elsa (8 December 2025). "Paul Dano Joins Cast of Florian Zeller's Psychological Thriller 'Bunker' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Naredo, Rodrigo (28 January 2026). "Florian Zeller, playwright, filmmaker and magnet for acting greats: 'I don't write what people like, but what they could like'". El País. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Murray, Iana (2 June 2025). "Javier Bardem's gear shift". British GQ. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ Mabille, Marthe (1 July 2025). "Le couple Javier Bardem et Penélope Cruz est sous tension dans ce nouveau thriller conjugal". Vogue France (in French). Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (16 May 2025). "'Adolescence's' Stephen Graham Joins Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem in Florian Zeller's 'Bunker' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (13 November 2025). "Patrick Schwarzenegger Joins Florian Zeller's Psychological Thriller 'Bunker' Starring Penélope Cruz And Javier Bardem". Deadline. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Zeller, Florian [@florianzellerofficiel]; (1 February 2026). "Last shooting day in Madrid… #Bunker". Retrieved 11 March 2026 – via Instagram.
- ^ Wittmer, Carrie (11 February 2026). "Penélope Cruz Explores New Territory in 'The Bride!'". L'Officiel USA. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Zeller, Florian [@florianzellerofficiel]; (6 February 2026). "Last day of shooting on #bunker. It has been such an amazing journey from Madrid to London with the most extraordinary actors". Retrieved 11 March 2026 – via Instagram.
- ^ Peraza, Hareth (9 February 2026). "Concluye el rodaje de Búnker, con Penélope Cruz y Javier Bardem". The Hollywood Reporter (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 March 2026.