The new film is being produced by James and Kirsty Vernon, who have also just signed a first-look deal with Universal
Alex Proyas and Shane Abbess' new film will be made in Australia
Gabriel director Shane Abbess has shelved plans to make a second Australian feature, with Universal Pictures announcing he will direct a sci-fi thriller produced by Saving Private Ryan producer Mark Gordon.
Shane Abbess' Gabriel tells the story of an archangel who fights to bring light back to purgatory - a place where darkness rules - and save the souls of the city's inhabitants.
The director and his cast participated in Q&As at Sydney and Melbourne screenings last month ahead of the film’s national release in Event and Village Cinemas on May 18.