Get ready for a wild ride! Angelina Jolie is diving headfirst into a gritty new role that's unlike anything you've seen her do before. She's not just starring in; she's also producing the dark and intense thriller, 'Sunny,' a project helmed by the talented director Eva Sørhaug (known for her work on 'Tokyo Vice' and 'Yellowjackets'). This isn’t your typical action flick; it's a deep dive into the criminal underworld.
'Sunny,' reminiscent of classic mafia films, tells the gripping story of a fierce female gangster. Her world revolves around protecting her sons – and herself – from a terrifyingly abusive drug kingpin. But here's where it gets controversial... When a catastrophic event throws everything into chaos, she has a mere handful of hours to orchestrate their permanent escape. What lengths would you go to in that situation?
The script comes from the mind of William Day Frank, based on a story he conceived with Sørhaug. Nathan Klingher of Gramercy Park Media is producing alongside Jolie, Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures, and Jeffrey Greenstein of A Higher Standard, in association with Choice Films. A Higher Standard will handle worldwide sales, with WME Independent co-repping domestic sales.
Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures is already singing Jolie's praises, calling her "a tour-de-force." He boldly claims, "People are going to be shocked by what she brings with this riveting character. This violent world that Eva and Angelina have crafted is grounded in survival and family led by a mother doing anything and everything within her power to protect her two boys." It sounds like Jolie is prepared to deliver a raw and powerful performance.
Gramercy Park’s Klingher echoes the sentiment, stating, “Angelina has made this role uniquely her own. Strong, character-driven thrillers like this are rare, and the attention to detail that she and Eva have brought to the film is impressive to watch.” And this is the part most people miss... It’s not just about the action; it’s about the character. The layers of complexity that Jolie brings to the role are what will truly make this film stand out.
Before 'Sunny' hits the screens, you can catch Jolie in other exciting projects. She recently earned Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award nominations for her portrayal of opera singer Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s 'Maria.' Her upcoming projects include Alice Winocour’s TIFF-premiering Fashion Week drama 'Couture,' the Marc Forster comedy 'Anxious People,' and the spy thriller 'The Initiative,' which reunites her with Doug Liman, the director of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith.'
Eva Sørhaug, the director of 'Sunny,' is a Norwegian filmmaker known for her psychological thriller '90 Minutes,' which premiered at the 2017 Toronto Film Festival. She's also made her mark in television, directing episodes of 'Ann Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order' for AMC, as well as 'Tokyo Vice' and 'Yellowjackets.'
William Day Frank, the writer behind 'Sunny,' is also making waves in the industry. With such a talented team behind it, 'Sunny' is shaping up to be a thriller you won't want to miss. What do you think about Angelina Jolie taking on such a dark role? Do you believe she'll be able to capture the raw emotion and intensity needed for this character? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
