Netflix’s Apex cast, plot and release date as must-watch thriller drops this week

Netflix’s new survival thriller Apex is arriving on the streaming platform this week – let’s take a closer look at the cast and plot details.

Everything confirmed about Netflix thriller Apex (Image: NETFLIX)

Two Hollywood heavyweights clash in a battle for survival in the Australian Outback.

A must-see new thriller is set to land on Netflix this week, so here’s everything you need to know about Apex.

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The pulse-pounding new film is helmed by Baltasar Kormákur (Everest) and throws two of cinema’s biggest names into a merciless game of cat-and-mouse.

Shot on location in Australia, a trailer for the film has promised a gripping and punishing cinematic experience you can enjoy from the comfort of your sofa.

Director Kormákur told Tudum “I couldn’t be more excited” as he praised the “talented, dedicated” cast and “unrivalled” crew working behind the scenes, reports the Mirror.

“For a film like Apex – where the elements and the terrain are characters that loom just as large as the movie stars battling in it – no other country in the world could have taken the place of Australia as our primary location,” he shared.

So, who features in Apex?

Apex is a stripped-back thriller that centres primarily on just two characters. Charlize Theron heads up the production as Sasha, a grief-stricken rock climber who pushes herself to the limits on a perilous journey across Australia.

Theron has featured in some of Hollywood’s most spectacular productions in recent years, from adrenaline-fuelled blockbusters such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Atomic Blonde and the Fast and Furious franchise to critically lauded dramas Tully and Bombshell.

Charlize Theron plays adventurous rock climber Sasha (Image: NETFLIX)

Her opponent in the film is deranged hunter Ben, portrayed by Welsh actor Taron Egerton. Egerton shot to fame playing Eggsy in the Kingsman franchise and is joining forces with Netflix once again following the streamer’s hugely successful airport thriller Carry-On. He is equally well recognised for Rocketman, Tetris, and the Apple TV serial killer drama Black Bird.

Rounding out the cast is Australian star Eric Bana, who takes on the role of an enigmatic character named Tommy. Bana is also reuniting with Netflix following the well-received murder mystery drama Untamed, which is set to return for a second series. His other notable credits include Hulk, The Dry, and A Sacrifice.

Further supporting cast members include Matt Whelan, Bessie Holland, Aaron Pedersen, Rob Carlton, Duncan Fellows, Julia Ohannessian, Niam Hogan, Willow Seager, Zac Garred, and Caitlin Stasey.

Taron Egerton as unhinged hunter Ben (Image: NETFLIX)

What is Apex about?

The film’s straightforward synopsis reads: “A grieving woman seeks solace in the wilderness only to become ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a serial killer.”

A trailer has shown Egerton’s hunter callously tormenting Theron’s lead character, compelling her to flee through ever more treacherous terrain in a desperate bid to escape.

Nevertheless, the footage largely keeps Bana’s role and broader plot details closely guarded, so audiences can expect a wealth of twists throughout Sasha’s compelling journey.

Will Eric Bana’s mysterious Tommy come to the rescue? (Image: NETFLIX)

When will Apex be released?

Apex arrives in just two days’ time on Friday, 24th April, making it the perfect choice for weekend viewing.

The precise moment the film becomes available to stream will vary depending on viewers’ location. Given that Netflix’s headquarters are situated in California, new titles are ordinarily added to the platform at midnight Pacific Time.

This equates to approximately 3am Eastern Time, while UK viewers will be able to tune in from 8am on Thursday morning.

Apex releases Friday, 24th April on Netflix.