Lord of the Rings Actor to play Villain in Beyond the Mask

John Rhys Davies on IMDB

John Rhys-Davies of Lord the Rings fame has officially accepted a lead role in Beyond the Mask, a period action-adventure currently filming in the Detroit area. Beloved by American and British audiences alike, celebrated Welsh actor Rhys-Davies is best known as Sallah in Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark and Gimli the dwarf in the acclaimed Lord the Rings trilogy. A SAG award winner and Emmy nominee, Rhys-Davies’ trademark presence, rich voice, and adaptability will undoubtedly suit him to his upcoming role as the calculating villain in Beyond the Mask.

This fall, Rhys-Davies will play Charles Kemp, a powerful entrepreneur in the British East India Company. Kemp is at once a respected businessman and feared criminal. Rhys-Davies joins a cast of over 30 respected actors, including Ade M’Cormack of Lost and Thomas Mahard of Gran Torino.

Set in the tumult of 1770s England and America, Beyond the Mask follows the trail of an East India Company hitman who seeks the power to bury his past, become a hero, and win the girl. Ultimately, in spite of his best efforts and traded identities, he realizes his need for justification through Christ alone. Marrying intense action-adventure and period drama, Beyond the Mask offers a unique and pioneering approach to Christian film.

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Announcing Kara Killmer as Charlotte Holloway

We are excited to announce that Kara Killmer is playing the role of Charlotte Holloway, the heroine in Beyond the Mask.  Kara shares about her connection with the Charlotte: “Ever since I read the script, the character Charlotte has caught my imagination.  Throughout the film she shows herself to have a beautiful blend of wisdom and femininity replicating Matthew 6 perfectly, as ‘wise as a serpent, but as gentle as a dove.’   It’s brilliant to tell the Redemption story with the familiar backdrop of colonial America.  I have always wanted to be in a period piece and I am so excited to be going on this grand adventure!”  It is such a privilege to be working with Kara.

Announcing Andrew Cheney as William Reynolds

The Beyond the Mask team is thrilled to announce that Andrew Cheney is playing the role of our story’s hero William Reynolds.  We are so excited to have the privilege of working with him on this film.  Andrew had stiff competition when he tried out for the part of William Reynolds with over 1200 other actors submitting for the role.  He was the perfect choice and we connected with him right away.

Andrew comes to us with veteran film experience, as the recent star in the SAICFF audience choice award winner “Seasons of Gray.” Athletic and likeable, he enjoys playing soccer and working out.  We have built him a personal training room for his use during the weeks of filming.  Fun to work with, Andrew looks the part and his acting has been blowing us all away.

June 15th – Major Fundraising Milestone Reached

Praising the Lord for His leading and provision! Stay tuned for exciting announcements coming next week!