JAGUAR REVEALS CASTING FOR RIDLEY SCOTT ASSOCIATES’ SHORT FEATURE FILM ‘DESIRE’ AT THE US DEBUT EVENT FOR NEW F-TYPE

Tues 27 Nov, Jaguar announced that Award winning British Actor Damian Lewis will play the lead in a short feature film called ‘Desire’ for luxury car brand Jaguar. Actors Jordi Molla and Shannyn Sossamon have also been cast in lead roles in the film. Inspired by the Jaguar F-TYPE, the casting announcement was made at an exclusive pre LA Motor Show event hosted by Jaguar Land Rover at Paramount Studios, LA.

Golden Globe nominee and Emmy Award winning actor, Damian Lewis, to take the lead in a short feature film, created by Jaguar in association with Ridley Scott Associates and to be released early 2013.

Jordi Molla named as the villain in the short film.

American actor, Shannyn Sossamon, to play lead female role.

The short film is to be filmed on location in the Chilean desert at the beginning of December.

Jaguar will invite viewers to follow the filming of ‘Desire’ with a rare insiders view of the set and filming process throughout this unique production.

The soundtrack to the film has been written by singer songwriter Lana Del Rey. The exclusive track named 'Burning Desire', was inspired by the Jaguar F-TYPE.

The F-TYPE is the first two-seater sports car from Jaguar since the iconic E-type was launched 50 years ago.

 The car made its dynamic entrance at Paramount Studios on a road built over the famous studio’s sunken water tank against a vast 50 metre projected infinity back drop used in many Hollywood films.

Damian was not the only cast member in attendance at the event, his ‘Desire’ co-star, American actor, Shannyn Sossamon, was also present. Additionally, guests were treated to the premier of a trailer teaser for the movie (View it here at  www.ftype.com/desire ), which will be filmed in Chile over a five day shoot next week.

The film tells the story of Clark (Lewis), who delivers cars for a living, running into trouble after a chance encounter with a mysterious, young woman (Sossamon) in the middle of a lawless desert. Directed by Adam Smith, this is a story of betrayal, retribution, passion and greed.

Damian Lewis commented:
"When Jaguar approached me about the F-TYPE Desire film I was really intrigued. I then got to read the script and decided it was definitely a project I wanted to be a part of. Working with the director Adam Smith from Ridley Scott Associates, it promises to be an adventure. Jaguar cars have played some iconic roles in film for many years and I'm looking forward to being the first to drive the F-TYPE in film".

The new Jaguar F-TYPE represents a return to the company’s heartland: a two-seater, convertible sports car focused on delivering performance, agility and maximum driver reward. The F-TYPE is a continuation of a sporting bloodline that stretches back more than 75 years and encompasses some of the most beautiful, thrilling and desirable cars ever built, including the iconic E-type.

 To find out more about ‘Desire’  visit;  www.ftype.com/desire