May 12, 2026 1:51am PT

Jean-Claude Van Damme to Play Submarine Captain in WWII Action Epic ‘Raid Pacific’ (EXCLUSIVE)

VMI is launching sales on the film, from director Steven Luke and producer Dean Bloxom, in Cannes

Alex Ritman

Plus Icon

Alex Ritman

@alexritman

Latest

Barry Keoghan on Returning to Cannes, Leaving ‘Peaky Blinders’ and Moving Past Online Abuse: ‘I Want to Have a Smile and Enjoy the Moment’

2 hours ago

‘Critterz’ First Look: New Tech Behind AI Animated Feature Unveiled as Vertigo and Federation Form New AI Production Company (EXCLUSIVE)

3 hours ago

Bong Joon Ho’s First Animated Movie ‘Ally’ Sets Voice Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard and More

4 hours ago

See All

JCVD

Even with a “Bloodsport” remake now in the works almost 40 years after the classic that made his name, Jean-Claude Van Damme isn’t done beating the living crap out of people just yet.

The martial arts star and action veteran is set to topline WWII action epic “Raid Pacific, with Steven Luke attached to direct. Coming from Dean Bloxom and Deano Prods., the film is launching in the market in Cannes with VMI Worldwide, which is representing worldwide sales.

Jean-Claude Van Damme to Play Submarine Captain in WWII Action Epic 'Raid Pacific' (EXCLUSIVE)