'Seized': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Scott Adkins' martial arts thriller

As Adkins' Nero races against time and hopes to save what he holds dear, the question is will he succeed?
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A man might try hard to escape his past but somehow it manages to catch up with him. In Scott Adkins' latest martial arts thriller, this age-old story takes a new, vicious turn. As Adkins' Nero races against time and hopes to save what he holds dear, the question is will he succeed? And if he fails, will he ever be able to forgive himself? Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming movie ahead of its release. 

Release date

'Seized' will release on DVD, digital and on-demand platforms on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Plot

According to the official synopses of the movie, "Hiding out with his son Taylor on the Mexican coast, Nero (Scott Adkins) hopes to put his violent Special Forces career behind him. But after Nero's home is attacked and Taylor is abducted, the mysterious Mzamo (Mario Van Peebles) orders Nero to slaughter the members of three rival crime syndicates. If he fails, Taylor will die. Now, with bullets flying and bodies dropping as Nero completes his mission, he races to find Mzamo's hideout and seek revenge."

Cast

Scott Adkins as Nero

Scott Adkins attends the UK premiere of 'Criminal' at The Curzon Mayfair on April 7, 2016, in London, England (Getty Images)

Adkins plays the role of the protagonist, Nero, who is hoping to get a new start to his life along with his son, Taylor, in a quiet beach town. But when Taylor is kidnapped, he must take over his avatar as a secret agent and save his son. The actor is best known for his work in 'Undisputed II: Last Man Standing' and its two sequels, 'Undisputed III: Redemption' and 'Boyka: Undisputed'. Adkins is also known for playing the role of Casey Bowman in the 'Ninja' franchise. The real-life martial artist and gymnast, Adkins is also widely recognized for his work in 'Doctor Strange' and 'The Expendables 2'.

Mario Van Peebles as Mzamo

Director Mario Van Peebles attends the 'Under The Gun' LA premiere featuring Katie Couric and Stephanie Soechtig at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on May 3, 2016, in Beverly Hills, California (Getty Images)

Mario plays the role of Mzamo, a crime lord, who kidnaps Nero's son. He is best known for directing 'New Jack City' and 'USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage'. As an actor, Mario is best known for his work on 'Nashville' and 'Bloodline'. 

Creators

'Seized' is directed by Isaac Florentine, who is known for his work in 'Undisputed 2: Last Man Standing', 'Undisputed 3: Redemption', 'Acts of Vengeance', 'Boyka: Undisputed' and 'Ninja: Shadow of a Tear'.

Trailer

You can watch the trailer here:



 

Once upon a time, Scott Adkins' Nero used to be a special forces agent. Having moved to a quiet beach town to raise his son, he hopes to leave his past life behind. But you can rarely ever outgrow your past and it soon catches up with him - this time, the life of his son is in jeopardy. Will he manage to save him before things go wrong? The clock is ticking.

Where to watch

The direct-to-video action film will arrive on DVD, digital and on-demand platforms on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

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