Fonda, the "unforgettable" psychological thriller starring Andrew Scott and Mia Goth, just got an exciting cast update. Helmed by a renowned international filmmaker, this new project could be a hit upon its release.
The upcoming film is the first English-language feature from French writer-director Justine Triet, who won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2024 for the acclaimed legal drama Anatomy of a Fall.
As per Variety, a host of new names have joined the highly-anticipated project, with Marty Supreme's Odessa A’zion, Wuthering Heights star Ewan Mitchell, The Handmaid's Tale actor Cherry Jones and Weapons star Benedict Wong all signing on.
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They join the previously-announced group of Scott, Goth, Allison Janney, Frank Dillane and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, all of whom were unveiled during the project's original announcement back in January.
According to the synopsis, Fonda is a "psychological thriller set in a seemingly idyllic huis clos", taking the audience on a "vertiginous dive into the shifting limits of a sound mind as grief and obsession take hold".
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Triet, who was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for her work on Anatomy of a Fall, has a sole screenwriting credit for Fonda. She is also producing alongside Marie-Ange Luciani and David Thion, while BBC Film is attached.
Fionnuala Jamison, Managing Director of mk2 Films, issued a statement via Deadline upon the project's announcement, declaring that the psychological thriller was "destined to be a top awards contender and box office hit".
"Fonda promises to bring audiences another major cinematic moment by delving into the depths of the human mind and resurfacing as a thriller of rare intelligence and emotional force," she continued.
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"Justine Triet’s cinematic work is incomparable, and in Fonda our cast is exceptional," added Anna Marsh, Studiocanal CEO and Canal+ CCO. "We cannot wait to bring this film to audiences across our territories announced today.
"The moment we read the script we just knew we had to be part of what will be Justine Triet’s unforgettable and formidable return to cinema."
Fonda isn't the only upcoming project on Andrew Scott's slate, with the actor set to lead the historical thriller Pressure, which is released in September. He is also attached to Walk the Blue Fields and Elsinore, the latter of which sees him portray Ian Charleson.
Fonda has no release date.
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