Hollywood actress Ellen Page has landed the lead role in Irish director David Freyne's upcoming zombie horror film, The Third Wave.
The Oscar-nominated 29-year-old actress, most famously known for her role in Juno, will star opposite rising Irish star Sam Keeley (What Richard Did; Burnt; In the Heart of the Sea) in the movie, which is set in a post-Zombie epidemic era Europe.
Ellen Page will join Sam Keeley (above) in David Freyne's movie
Freyne will direct from his own screenplay set in the aftermath of a devastating virus that has gripped the continent for six years, transforming humans into zombie-like monsters.
A cure has been found but society is divided into those who were once infected, and committed terrible violent acts, and those who never contracted the virus.
"The Third Wave brings an entire new perspective to the zombie genre, which I love," said Page.
"David Freyne truly shifts his lens on society’s role in the apocalyptic world. I’m so grateful for this opportunity to share his thoughtful approach to horror with audiences."
The Third Wave, which marks Freyne's feature debut, will begin filming in Ireland later this year.
