<P> In 2012, it was reported that Owen Wilson would star in an action film called The Coup, and the tone of the film was described as akin to Taken (2009), centering on an American family that moves to Southeast Asia and finds themselves "embroiled in a violent coup where rebels mercilessly attack the city". Later, during the Cannes Film Festival, it was reported that Pierce Brosnan had joined the project, with his role being a "mysterious and ultimately heroic government operative", a nod to his role as James Bond . John Erick Dowdle, known for several horror films, and who wrote the script with his brother, Drew Dowdle, was set to direct the film . The two brothers based the script on a near - miss of political upheaval when the Dowdle brothers and their father were going on a trip to Thailand . John explains, "Right before we got to Thailand, a coup overthrew the prime minister . There'd been no previous warning . There was a feeling of anxiety in the air . So I started thinking about that . If it went badly, what would I do?" Michelle Monaghan had joined the cast, playing the wife of Wilson's character . </P> <P> In August 2013, it was reported that Bold Films would finance the film, replacing Crime Scene Pictures . Later that year, it was reported that Lake Bell had replaced Monaghan, and her character was said to be named Annie Dwyer, and described as a beloved woman appearing to have the perfect family life . Principal photography began on October 31, 2013 in Thailand . </P> <P> "No Escape" was filmed in Chiang Mai, Thailand . </P> <P> Principal photography began on October 31, 2013, with Thai - based production company Living Films facilitating the shoot . "The producers of the film had a wide choice of countries in which they could have based this production," said Living Films founder and executive director Chris Lowenstein . "The fact that they chose Thailand is a great testament to the skills of the Thai crews and the resources that Thailand offers . We are delighted to help bring this project to the screen ." Sierra / Affinity handled international sales of the film . Brosnan joined the crew in December after finishing off his work on How to Make Love Like an Englishman, moving to Cambodia where production was held, with his character reportedly called "Hammond". </P>

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