Cuba Gooding Jr., Luke Ford, Keith Duffy, and multimedia artist Qymira are set to star in the action thriller 'Lotus', marking the first production under a five-film collaboration between Hong Kong's ACT3 and the Philippine's Blackops Studios Asia. The film will be shot primarily in Manila, with additional scenes in Brazil, beginning in September. Directed by Filipino filmmaker Pedring Lopez, 'Lotus' aims to blend the vibrant atmospheres of Southeast Asia and Latin America. Gooding Jr. expressed enthusiasm for filming in the Philippines, describing the project as having a raw and global energy. Ford highlighted the film's grounded and unpredictable nature, while Qymira noted the personal significance of the Brazil connection. The production team includes an international stunt crew and cinematographer Noel Teehankee, all working towards a globally appealing action thriller. 'Lotus' is the first of five planned films from this partnership, with the next project titled 'A Thread of Steel' expected to start in 2028.