What is The Tribunal about?

The Tribunal is a dystopian thriller featuring four female leads as state-sponsored assassins from the future. It is described as a mix of "Robocop and Verhoeven-type of movies, mixed with Barb Wire and The Running Man."

Who directed and wrote The Tribunal?

Ricky Greenwood directed The Tribunal, and he co-wrote the script with Shawn Alff.

When is The Tribunal scheduled for release?

The Tribunal is scheduled for release in September.

Who are the main female leads in The Tribunal?

The four female leads in The Tribunal are Abigaiil Morris, Emma Rosie, Cubbi Thompson, and Little Puck.

Where was The Tribunal filmed?

The Tribunal was filmed in Compton, utilizing an old metalworks factory warehouse for its setting.

Digital Playground Wraps Filming for Dystopian Thriller The Tribunal

Digital Playground concludes shooting for 'The Tribunal,' a dystopian thriller directed by Ricky Greenwood, featuring four female assassins. Set for September release, it stars Abigaiil Morris and Cubbi Thompson.

Digital Playground recently concluded a five-day shoot in Compton for its upcoming dystopian thriller, The Tribunal, which features four female leads as state-sponsored assassins from the future. The film, directed by Ricky Greenwood and co-written by Shawn Alff, is scheduled for release in September.

Production Details and Creative Influences

The final day of shooting for The Tribunal took place on a Saturday morning in Compton, focusing on action and fight scenes, dialogue, and fill-in shots. Hardcore scenes for the film had already been completed. The production utilized an old metalworks factory warehouse with rusty corrugated steel walls and a razor-wired, 12-foot fence, creating a setting for rebel prisoners to be hunted by assassins.

Ricky Greenwood directed the film, drawing inspiration from various futuristic action thrillers. Greenwood cited watching Barb Wire with Pamela Anderson as an initial spark, leading him to consider Abigaiil Morris for a role. He also rewatched The Running Man, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and incorporated elements from Robocop, including its newscaster and fake news/commercials. Greenwood described The Tribunal as a mix of "Robocop and Verhoeven-type of movies, mixed with Barb Wire and The Running Man." Shawn Alff, who won the 2026 AVN Award for Best Screenplay for Strip, also a Digital Playground production directed by Greenwood, co-wrote the script for The Tribunal.

Cast and Character Insights

The film features four female leads: Abigaiil Morris, Emma Rosie, Cubbi Thompson, and Little Puck. The cast also includes Van Wylde, Mick Blue, Charles Dera, and Jimmy Bud.

Abigaiil Morris stars as Kansas, a "killer queen" who works for the court but maintains allegiance to the Resistance. Morris described her character as someone who kills for payment and survival in a post-apocalyptic environment, while her heart remains with the Resistance. For her role preparation, Morris utilized ChatGPT to run lines and design four memory games based on the script, enabling her to recall lines efficiently.

Cubbi Thompson plays Mask, an assassin in a non-sex role. Thompson's character primarily engages in combat, with her weapon of choice being a heavy chain. Thompson stated her character is a "well-trained assassin" who kills for the elites.

Emma Rosie portrays Bomber, a "young and upcoming fighter" who is mentored by Morris's character, Kansas. Rosie's character arc involves being torn between "the big evil people and what's right." Rosie also appears in a sex scene with Mick Blue, who plays Gordon, the "head evil guy," filmed in a downtown high-rise serving as the elite's headquarters. Rosie's character also has fight scenes with Kansas and adventures with Little Puck's character, Cora, and Van Wylde's character, Bruce.

Little Puck plays Cora, described as a femme fatale. Puck expressed appreciation for working as a studio star after a decade of solo work as a cosplayer, content creator, and cam star. Her character Cora is a tracker who will be involved in fight scenes with Rosie's character.

Van Wylde plays a blue-eyed, blonde-haired rebel leader, portraying the good guy in the film. Wylde, a mixed martial artist, learned stunt techniques like pulling punches from Nathan Bronson. Wylde is also featured in a scene that marks the first on-screen pairing of Morris and Puck.

Nathan Bronson served as the stunt coordinator for The Tribunal, marking his eighth or ninth stunt coordinating role for Ricky Greenwood and his eleventh or twelfth in an adult film. Bronson was responsible for training adult actors in light stunts and supervising weaponry, ensuring props were handled carefully and not displayed in sex scenes. Kendra James, Bronson's soon-to-be fiancé, plays a rebel in the film.

Behind the Scenes

Claudia Ross managed the production, handling paperwork for extras and stunt people. AVN Hall of Fame actor Tommy Pistol served as a Production Assistant on set. During the shoot, crew members worked to set up charges for two small explosions for a foot chase sequence. Ricky Greenwood observed playback with his German Shepard. The film is scheduled for release in September.

Key Facts

Film Title: The Tribunal
Director: Ricky Greenwood
Production Company: Digital Playground
Scheduled Release: September
Key Cast: Abigaiil Morris, Emma Rosie, Cubbi Thompson, Little Puck, Van Wylde, Mick Blue, Charles Dera, Jimmy Bud
Stunt Coordinator: Nathan Bronson