Explosive Island Arrest Casts a Dark Shadow on Michael Jai White's Partner [Don't Miss Out!]

Screen Rant is exclusively unveiling a new clip from the upcoming action-crime thriller, The Island. Starring Michael Jai White as Mark, an LAPD officer who returns to his Caribbean home island after his brother's death, only to uncover a web of corruption and seek revenge. The cast also includes Jackson Rathbone, Gillian White, Edoardo Costa, and Gabriel Rios from notable productions such as The Twilight Saga, The Oval, Non-Stop, and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Be the first to watch the clip before the movie hits theaters and digital platforms.

How The Island Can Be A Change Of Pace For White

In the highlighted video, we witness Michael Jai White's character, Mark, and Jackson Rathbone's character, Phil, embarking on an undercover operation aimed at dismantling Gabriel Rios' drug empire. However, as they attempt to apprehend Carlos, Rios' right-hand man, both Mark and Phil find themselves relying on their formidable combat abilities to navigate their way out of dangerous situations.

Ever since his breakthrough portrayal as the legendary boxer in HBO's Mike Tyson biopic, "Tyson," in 1995, White has become synonymous with the world of acting. He quickly followed up his success with the 1997 adaptation of "Spawn" and went on to achieve stardom with notable performances in "The Dark Knight," the beloved blaxploitation satire "Black Dynamite," its animated spinoff, and the popular Arrowverse series "Arrow," where he played the recurring role of Bronze Tiger, a villain turned antihero of the Suicide Squad.

Over the past decade, White has been primarily involved in straight-to-video action movies. However, The Island offers a potential change of pace for the star. In most of his previous films, White played the role of a solitary hero on a mission, occasionally seeking assistance from others but ultimately shouldering the burden alone. The above exclusive clip showcases a rare twist by pairing White with Rathbone's character, Phil, who seems to thoroughly enjoy the buddy cop dynamic in the scene.

It remains unclear whether this dynamic will continue beyond the opening scene of The Island. Nevertheless, the fact that Rathbone receives secondary billing suggests that White's foray into the action genre may be taking a new direction. The trailer and plot description indicate that the movie will have a personal focus on White's character, potentially leading to him traveling to the island alone. However, the possibility of White branching out in a fresh direction is sure to capture the attention of his fans.