Richard and Lauren star in suspense film ‘Overtime’

CEBU, Philippines - This July 2, GMA Films presents “Overtime,” a suspense movie starring Richard Gutierrez and Lauren Young. The film will be Richard and Lauren’s first team up together and both of them have all good things to say.

“The movie is driven by my character and Lauren’s. We share the whole screen. Hindi magiging effective ‘yung role ko kung hindi nababalanse ng role ni Lauren. So it was very challenging for both of us, but we really had a good team. I think we were able to nail the characters,” shared Richard.

Lauren, on the other hand, had a breeze working with Richard. “What I like most is that he also has visions for what he does and is always brainstorming with our directors, giving new ideas on how we can all make this film worth watching. He’s quite the jokester too, and I’m glad that I was able to work with him on this film,” she said.

“Overtime” revolves around the lives of a hacker and its victim. Richard, as he returns to the big screen, portrays the role of Dom Garcia, the hacker who seeks revenge against a pharmaceutical company. Lauren, on her first mainstream film as a lead, plays the role of Jody Amistoso, the executive assistant working at the pharmaceutical company and the one who was sent by Richard’s character on a deadly mission: to wear a bomb to a press conference. Thus, a deadly game between the two transpires as the bomb ticks down to zero.

Under the direction of Earl Ignacio and Wincy Ong, movie-goers can expect an interesting and exciting storyline. “Overtime” will definitely keep the audience on the edge of their seats and at the same time will have a fun time watching.

“Movie-goers will come out of the movie feeling na kakaiba ang genre na ito, medyo may bale from the usual films na romantic-comedy or horror. Also, what’s interesting about the story is there are no clear good guys and bad guys. Yung roles nila Richard at Lauren ay parehong mabait at masama. Hindi mo alam sinong kakampihan mo. I think medyo bago yung ganoong approach when it comes to Filipino movies,” said director Wincy Ong.

For director Earl Ignacio, “Overtime” is not a typical Pinoy movie. “Hindi siya love story, hindi horror, hindi slapstick comedy. May mga parts na nakakatawa pero hindi dahil pinilit naming magpatawa. We tried to do something different but at the same time ay accessible pa din with this film and I believe we have achieved that.”

“Overtime” also stars Mitch Valdes, Bearwin Meily, Roadfill, Renz Valerio, and Roi Vinzon, with the special participation of William Martinez, Yayo Aguila, Edwin Reyes, Ruby Ruiz, Frencheska Farr and Elle Ramirez.

GMA Films’ “Overtime” opens in theaters nationwide beginning Wednesday, July 2. (FREEMAN)