Actor Aaron Paul, known for ‘Breaking Bad,’ has joined the psychological thriller ‘The Midnight Pool. ’
Variety reports that James McTeigue, best known for V for Vendetta, will direct the film.
The film, which Traction, McTeigue, and Gramercy Park Media are producing and financing, is heading to Cannes, where it will be introduced by the newly launched company Stoic alongside CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group.
As per Variety, the 2022 ‘Black List’ script comes from Jonathan Easley and centers on Johnny Black (played by Aaron Paul), a jaded journalist who, after a personal tragedy, is lured into the shadows of an elite, exclusive society. There, the pursuit of a career-defining story becomes a descent into illusion, manipulation, and altered realities.
“The moment Midnight Pool landed on my desk, I knew I had to sit down with James”, said Paul. “The world created by Jonathan Easley stayed with me long after I put the script down. The idea of James holding the reins to tell this story excited me to tackle this world with him. We sat down in my backyard and spoke for hours about the love of filmmaking. After that meeting, it was very clear we both wanted to lean in. I am such a huge admirer of James, and I feel truly blessed to be on this journey with him and the rest of the team”.
Producing the feature film are “Red Right Hand’s” Jason Tamasco and Zak Kristofek for Traction, James McTeigue, and Ford Corbett and Nathan Klingher for Gramercy Park Media. Executive producers are Mason Eways, Keith Danko, Joshua Harris, Mark Fasano, Brandon Burrows, Nat McCormick, and Danny Gusman. CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group will represent the North American sales, while Stoic represents international sales rights.
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