Phoebe Dynevor Set to Star in M. Night Shyamalan’s Upcoming Thriller
Phoebe Dynevor, well-known for her role in the hit series Bridgerton, is currently in discussions to join Jake Gyllenhaal in a new film directed by M. Night Shyamalan. This project, which is anticipated to be a supernatural romantic thriller, is based on an original concept developed collaboratively by Shyamalan and acclaimed author Nicholas Sparks.
Project Overview
Both Shyamalan and Sparks are working independently on this narrative, with Shyamalan focusing on the screenplay for the film while Sparks is penning a novel based on the same story. The characters and underlying themes will remain consistent across both mediums but are being tailored to suit their respective formats.
Production Team
The film will be produced by Shyamalan and Ashwin Rajan through Blinding Edge Pictures, alongside Sparks’ long-term collaborator Theresa Park and producer Marc Bienstock. Nicholas Sparks is also set to serve as an Executive Producer for the project. Currently, discussions are taking place with Warner Bros. regarding a potential theatrical release.
Dynevor’s Career Highlights
This year is shaping up to be particularly busy for Dynevor. After garnering attention for her performance in Fair Play, she is expected to star in the highly awaited thriller Beneath the Storm, slated for release later this year. Furthermore, she has recently completed filming an A24 dark comedy entitled Famous, in which she stars alongside Zac Efron.
Representation
Phoebe Dynevor is represented by a robust team, including WME, Luber/Roklin, and United Agents.
As more details about this exciting collaboration emerge, fans and industry observers alike are eager to see how the merging talents of Dynevor, Gyllenhaal, Shyamalan, and Sparks will unfold on screen and in print.
