Greta Lee and Kingsley Ben-Adir in talks for '11817'
What's the story
Acclaimed actors Greta Lee, known for her roles in Past Lives and The Morning Show, and Kingsley Ben-Adir, recognized from Bob Marley: One Love, are currently in talks to star in the upcoming sci-fi horror film 11817.
The Hollywood movie is a new venture by Louis Leterrier, the creative force behind popular films like Now You See Me.
The plot of 11817 revolves around a family trapped mysteriously within their home, forced to rely on their wits as resources dwindle.
Behind the scenes
'11817' to be introduced at Cannes; production details and funding
Matthew Robinson is the writer behind the 11817 script, with Leterrier also serving as a producer.
The film is fully funded by Rocket Science, which will manage foreign sales and introduce the film at the Cannes Film Festival this month.
The North American rights will be represented by CAA Media Finance.
Crew
Know about the additional producers
The production team includes Thomas Benski and Omar Sy from their new venture, Carrousel Studios, marking its inaugural project.
The crew for 11817 also includes Lars Sylvest from Thank You Studios, Kori Adelson of Chernin Entertainment, Oly Obst from 3 Arts Entertainment, Thorsten Schumacher of Rocket Science, and Joe Neurauter.
Cecile Gaget is an executive producer for Carrousel Studios.
Career highlights
Other notable works of Lee, Ben-Adir, and Leterrier
Lee is set to lead Tron: Ares, alongside a star-studded cast including Gillian Anderson, Evan Peters, Cameron Monaghan, Jared Leto, and Jeff Bridges.
Ben-Adir's notable works include One Night In Miami, Secret Invasion, and The OA.
Leterrier's most recent directorial venture was the Universal blockbuster Fast X.
11817 aside, Rocket Science's Cannes lineup includes Ali Abbasi's Cannes Competition entry, The Apprentice, starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Maria Bakalova, a reboot of Cliffhanger, and Sacrifice with Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy.