Everything you need to know about Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Boy in the Iron Box’
If you’re stoked about Frankenstein, it’s time to brace yourselves for more Guillermo del Toro on Netflix with The Boy in the Iron Box.
Del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s serialised novel is being realised into a feature film adaptation by writer-director David Prior. With quite a few starry names circling the upcoming Netflix movie, the anticipation is building slowly and steadily.
The Boy in the Iron Box is a heart-pounding tale surrounding a squad of mercenaries unprepared to handle the nightmares on a secluded summit. But the nightmares are not theirs alone, as viewers prepare to confront the unknown that will bring shivers down their spines.
For those still new to the news, here’s an overview of everything you should know about The Boy in the Iron Box, coming soon on Netflix.
What is the plot?
Based on Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s Amazon Original Stories novella series, The Boy in the Iron Box follows a team of mercenaries as their plane, flying in the dark, belly-lands into a secluded snow-covered summit. They soon stumble upon a rabbit warren-like fortress. But it’s not enough to protect them from the icy winds and the wolves lurking in the region. Instead, it’s more of a maze; some could call it a trap, too. However, their discovery almost makes the heart skip a beat. And from there, the real battle of survival begins.
Who is in the cast?
Netflix has roped in quite a promising ensemble for The Boy in the Iron Box. Helming the feature film adaptation are Rupert Friend, Kevin Durand, Jaeden Martell, Aksel Hennie, Arnas Fedaravičius, Chris Petrovski, Eugene Prokofiev, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, and Julian Kostov.
Is there a trailer available?
As of now, there’s no trailer available for the Netflix film.
When does The Boy in the Iron Box release?
While Netflix has yet to share a release date for The Boy in the Iron Box, production is about to begin soon, according to Tudum. So, stay tuned for more updates!