This week is the release for Skylines. The Sci-Fi / Action film from Vertical Entertainment. This is the third installment in the Skyline franchise. It was ten years ago when the first film, Skyline, surprised the box offices and brought in $68 million off a $10-$20 million budget. It’s interesting to note that the film did not receive good critical reviews. Yet they made a sequel, Beyond Skyline, and now Skylines for the third and final installment.

Here is the synopsis for Skylines:

When a virus threatens to turn earth-dwelling friendly alien hybrids against humans, Captain Rose Corley (Lindsey Morgan) must lead a team of elite soldiers on a mission to the alien’s world in order to save what’s left of humanity.

Director Liam O’Donnell talked about what it’s like to work on an independent science-fiction film. Especially a sequel and now a third film. “In 2017, we released my directorial debut Beyond Skyline which was somehow an even crazier and far more unlikely endeavor. Working with such a stellar cast, shooting alien carnage, and martial arts action on locations all around the world was my inner child’s fever dream come true. Better yet, the enthusiasm the sequel received from critics and fans alike left us energized and inspired to go make something even bolder. But even then a third entry seemed like a real long shot.”

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“Fortunately I’ve been lucky enough to partner with some very talented people along the way like our Producer Matthew Chausse who kept pushing me onward. So we developed the story for SKYLINES to pick up right where Beyond Skyline left off with Captain Rose Corley, played by Lindsey Morgan, and her hybrid brother Trent taking on the alien Armada.” Continued O’Donnell.

Ahead of the Skylines release, LRM Online had the opportunity to talk with actor Daniel Bernhardt. During our discussion, we talk about the production of the film, especially the action sequences. Being that Bernhardt has a long history in action films, we also talk about how he prepares for his physically demanding roles. Be sure to check it out below!

Vertical Entertainment’s Skylines is available now in select theaters, on Digital, and on VOD.