Eddie Redmayne and Hirokazu Kore-eda Team Up for New Searchlight Pictures Film

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne is set to star in and produce an upcoming English-language drama from acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda, known for his 2018 Palme d’Or-winning film Shoplifters. The project, a Searchlight Pictures production, marks Kore-eda’s first fully English-language feature film. Deadline first reported the news on February 19, 2026.

Kore-eda’s Expanding International Work

Hirokazu Kore-eda has built a distinguished career over three decades, directing films such as After Life, Still Walking, and Like Father, Like Son. His 2018 film, Shoplifters, garnered international acclaim, winning the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. World of Reel notes the film grossed $72 million worldwide.

Beyond his Japanese-language work, Kore-eda has also directed international co-productions, including the French feature The Truth, the Korean feature Broker, and the Netflix series The Makanai and Asura. His most recent films include Monster (2023) and Sheep in the Box, the latter of which is set for release later in 2026. World of Reel

Redmayne’s Recent Projects and Producing Role

Eddie Redmayne has garnered critical acclaim for his acting roles, winning an Oscar for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything and receiving nominations for The Danish Girl. He recently received Golden Globe, SAG, and Critics Choice nominations for his performance in The Day of the Jackal, which also earned nominations for Best Drama Series. Deadline reports.

Redmayne is also expanding his work as a producer. He initiated the West End revival of Cabaret, starring Jessie Buckley, which won a record seven Olivier Awards, including Best Actor in a Musical for Redmayne. The production subsequently moved to Broadway, earning nine Tony Award nominations. He is also a producer on the second season of the Peacock/Sky series The Day of the Jackal, which premiered as Sky’s biggest new series and ranked among the top streaming shows in the U.S. Deadline

Redmayne is also slated to star in Warner Bros.’ Panic Carefully opposite Julia Roberts. Deadline

Production Details

The untitled film will be written by Kore-eda, with Jonathan King and Ash Sarohia joining Redmayne as producers. Joyce Jun and Kaoru Matsuzaki will serve as executive producers. Deadline Plot details remain undisclosed at this time. Filmofilia suggests the pairing is an engaging one, given Kore-eda’s focus on intimate, culturally specific stories and Redmayne’s range as an actor.