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Akshay Kumar's 'Samuk' adds 'Avengers: Doomsday' art director Chris Peters to international team

Akshay Kumar's upcoming alien thriller 'Samuk' has added Chris Peters, an art director known for work on 'Avengers: Doomsday', to its international technical crew. The film, currently shooting in Cardiff, Wales, is being mounted as a visually driven sci-fi thriller combining military realism, survival horror, and alien mythology.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Sep 2, 2026 Published 2h ago

New Addition to 'Samuk' Team

Akshay Kumar's upcoming alien thriller 'Samuk' is expanding its international technical team with the addition of Chris Peters, an art director associated with Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Doomsday'. Peters joins the production for production design, bringing experience from major Hollywood projects including 'Jurassic World: Dominion' and the 'Wicked' franchise.

The film, currently being shot in Cardiff, Wales, is being mounted as a visually driven science-fiction thriller. According to the makers, 'Samuk' will combine "military realism, survival horror, and alien mythology".

Producer and Director's Vision

Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah and director Kanishk Varma are said to have felt that Peters's experience with large international productions would complement the scale of the project. A source close to the production told Mid-Day that Shah and Varma believed Peters would be perfect for designing the on-screen universe.

"Samuk is being mounted on a big scale. Chris's experience with large-scale international productions makes him a natural fit," the source added. "The production design is integral to making the audience believe in this world. The team will shoot for the next two months in the UK."

International Crew

Peters's addition follows the hiring of Oscar-nominated creature effects designer Alec Gillis, who is working on 'Samuk''s alien design, and British action director Luke Tumber, who is bringing expertise in designing and executing the film's action sequences. The combination of international specialists is intended to help the makers achieve the scale and visual detailing required for an alien thriller.

Production Details

Directed by Kanishk Varma, 'Samuk' stars Akshay Kumar and is being produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. The film is positioned as an alien thriller that combines elements of survival horror and military action with mythology surrounding extraterrestrial life. With shooting currently underway in Cardiff and an international crew handling key creative and technical departments, 'Samuk' is shaping up as an unusual genre project for Akshay Kumar and Hindi cinema.

Meanwhile, Kumar is also gearing up for the release of 'Haiwaan' on September 11.

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NewsBytes

Framing: The headline emphasizes the collaboration of Akshay Kumar's film with an art director associated with 'Avengers: Doomsday'

as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Akshay Kumar's 'Samuk' has roped in the art director of 'Avengers: Doomsday'
The source close to the production told Mid-Day that producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Varma felt Peters would be perfect for designing this on-screen universe
Chris's experience with large-scale international productions makes him a natural fit
Peters's addition follows the hiring of Oscar-nominated creature effects designer Alec Gillis, who is working on Samuk's alien design, and British action director Luke Tumber
The team will shoot for the next two months in the UK
Kumar is also gearing up for the release of Haiwaan on September 11

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The Times of India

Framing: Emphasizes the addition of Chris Peters, an 'Avengers: Doomsday' art director, to the film's international technical team, framed as a development reported by other outlets ('Reports').

as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Akshay Kumar's upcoming alien thriller 'Samuk' is expanding its international technical team with the addition of Chris Peters, an art director associated with Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Doomsday'.
The film, which is currently being shot in Cardiff, Wales, is being mounted as a visually driven science-fiction thriller.
According to the makers, 'Samuk' will combine 'military realism, survival horror, and alien mythology'.
Chris Peters joins 'Samuk' for production design.
Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah and director Kanishk Varma are said to have felt that his experience with large international productions would complement the scale of the project.
According to Mid-Day, reports state, 'Samuk is being mounted on a big scale.
Oscar-nominated creature designer Alec Gillis also on board.
The film's team also includes Oscar-nominated creature effects designer Alec Gillis, who is responsible for creating the movie's central alien.
British action director Luke Tumber is another key member of the international crew, bringing expertise in designing and executing the film's action sequences.
Peters' previous work includes major Hollywood projects such as 'Jurassic World: Dominion' and the 'Wicked' franchise.
He has also worked as an art director on 'Avengers: Doomsday', adding experience from one of Marvel Studios' biggest upcoming productions to 'Samuk'.
Directed by Kanishk Varma, 'Samuk' stars Akshay Kumar and is being produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.
The film is positioned as an alien thriller that combines elements of survival horror and military action with mythology surrounding extraterrestrial life.
With shooting currently underway in Cardiff and an international crew handling key creative and technical departments, 'Samuk' is shaping up as an unusual genre project for Akshay Kumar and Hindi cinema.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimAkshay Kumar's upcoming alien thriller 'Samuk' has added Chris Peters, an art director associated with Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Doomsday', as an art director.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe film 'Samuk' is currently being shot in Cardiff, Wales.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
ClaimAccording to the makers, 'Samuk' will combine 'military realism, survival horror, and alien mythology'.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
ClaimProducer Vipul Amrutlal Shah and director Kanishk Varma are said to have felt that Chris Peters's experience with large international productions would complement the scale of the project.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC, NewsBytes as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimAccording to Mid-Day, reports state, 'Samuk is being mounted on a big scale. Chris's experience with large-scale international productions makes him a natural fit.'	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC, NewsBytes as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe production design is integral to making the audience believe in this world.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC, NewsBytes as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe team will shoot for the next two months in the UK.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC, NewsBytes as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimOscar-nominated creature effects designer Alec Gillis is on board 'Samuk' and is responsible for creating the movie's central alien.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC, NewsBytes as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimBritish action director Luke Tumber is another key member of the international crew, bringing expertise in designing and executing the film's action sequences.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC, NewsBytes as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC
ClaimChris Peters' previous work includes major Hollywood projects such as 'Jurassic World: Dominion' and the 'Wicked' franchise.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
ClaimHe has also worked as an art director on 'Avengers: Doomsday'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
ClaimDirected by Kanishk Varma, 'Samuk' stars Akshay Kumar and is being produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe film is positioned as an alien thriller that combines elements of survival horror and military action with mythology surrounding extraterrestrial life.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
ClaimWith shooting currently underway in Cardiff and an international crew handling key creative and technical departments, 'Samuk' is shaping up as an unusual genre project for Akshay Kumar and Hindi cinema.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
ClaimAkshay Kumar is also gearing up for the release of Haiwaan on September 11.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via NewsBytes as of Sep 2, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: NewsBytes, The Times of India 15 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02