Netflix and Lionsgate are teaming up to produce the action thriller Fairytale In New York, with Aaron Pierre set to star and Jalmari Helander directing.
The project, which was secured by Netflix following a competitive auction, is based on an original spec script written by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, as reported by Deadline.
The film follows an unassuming cabbie in New York City who embarks on a night of vengeance after his estranged son’s priceless gift is stolen on Christmas Eve. The production reunites Helander with Lionsgate, which previously released his Sisu films, and screenwriters Haines and Noshirvani, who also penned Helander’s upcoming John Rambo film.
“There’s nothing better than bringing together great creative partners with whom you already have a history of success,” said Lionsgate Motion Group President Erin Westerman. “Coming off the extraordinary success of War Machine, we couldn’t be more excited to be making another film with our friends at Netflix.”
Westerman noted the studio’s history with the director and the lead actor, adding, “He’s an exceptional filmmaker with a distinctive ability to deliver visceral, memorable action while never losing sight of character and emotion. That makes him a perfect match for Aaron Pierre, who has all the makings of a major movie star.”
Beau Flynn is producing the film for FlynnPictureCo, alongside Kevin King Templeton for Templeton Media. Scott Sheldon of FlynnPictureCo and writers Haines and Noshirvani are serving as executive producers. Helen Lee-Kim, president of International for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, closed the deal with Netflix, while Michael Meyer negotiated for Lionsgate and Dan Freedman handled the deal for Pierre.
James Myers and Pavan Kalidindi will oversee production for the studio.
Pierre’s involvement follows his performance in the Netflix film Rebel Ridge and his role in the HBO series Lanterns.
He is also set to star in the upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter and reprise his role as John Stewart in DC Studios’ Man From Tomorrow. Helander recently finished production on the John Rambo prequel, which is scheduled for release on June 4, 2027.
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