Kate Beckinsale and Katherine McNamara to Dive into Shark Thriller 'White'

Kate Beckinsale, perhaps best known to horror fans for her role in the 'Underworld' series, is set to star alongside Katherine McNamara ('The Stand') in 'White', a fresh entry in the shark survival subgenre. Bloody Disgusting reports that the film will be helmed by Jake West, who previously directed 'Doghouse' and 'Evil Aliens', with a script penned by Dan Schaffer, scriptwriter of 'Doghouse' and 'The Scribbler'. The story centers on Willa Harba, a struggling actress who's hoping for a breakthrough while traveling overseas. Unfortunately, her journey takes a harrowing turn, bringing her face-to-face (or fin) with the ocean's apex predators.

Shark films have been a mainstay in horror since 'Jaws' forever altered the beach-goer's psyche back in 1975, with each decade adding its own teeth-bearing entries. 'White' arrives in a period of resurgence for aquatic horror, joining the ranks of other recent water-based chillers like 'The Shallows' and '47 Meters Down'. The casting of Beckinsale and McNamara suggests a dynamic duo that could elevate the narrative above the depths of the typical genre fare.

With the summer months traditionally being shark movie season, the announcement of 'White' fits neatly into a wider trend of oceanic horror making a splash once more. Jake West's involvement hints at a film that might offer more than just surface thrills, given his genre-honed chops. This production is one to watch, especially for fans eager to see how this formidable pair of actors tackles the terror of the deep.