Lionsgate officially began setting up for filming in Pittsburgh in June 2014. Principal photography for ‘THE LAST WITCH HUNTER’ was initially delayed due to the death of Paul William Walker IV, as the death delayed shooting for Furious 7. In February 2014, Vin Diesel posted a photo of the film's concept artwork to his Facebook page and LIONSGATE CEO Jon Feitheimer commented that if successful, ‘THE LAST WITCH HUNTER’ could become a film franchise.
Harper before Melisa Wallack was brought on to work on the film's script. Initially Timur Bekmambetov was to direct but was later replaced by Breck Eisner and Goodman's script was re-written by D.W. The Witch Queen’s resurrection now threatens the survival of the human race as Kaulder, the only one of his kind remaining, faces her vengeful wrath and must join forces with his mortal companions Dolan 36th, Dolan 37th and Chloe, a witch with a unique gift, to face her vengeful wrath.įILM FACT: Screenwriter Corey Goodman was largely influenced by talks with Vin Diesel, specifically about his Dungeons & Dragons witch hunter character. Before her death, she cursed the valiant warrior with her own immortality, separating him from his beloved wife and daughter in the afterlife.
Live Forever! Hunt Forever! High Octane Action!Ĭenturies ago, the mighty warrior Kaulder vanquished the all-powerful The Witch Queen, decimating her followers in the process.