HEIST OF BENIN: ‘Selma’ Star And Director Reteam For London Thriller
Writer/director Ava DuVernay and actor/producer David Oyelowo are reuniting for Heist Of Benin. The new thriller reunites the two following their work on DuVernay’s Academy Award-nominated Martin Luther King Jr. biopic, Selma.
Plot details are faint but the story is set against the backdrop of contemporary London, and is described as a thriller that intertwines art, love and restitution.
Heist Of Benin hails from STUDIOCANAL, and from Endurance Media whose Steve Richards and Jake Katofsky who will produce. Oyelowo is producing via his Yoruba Saxon banner next to Lisa Bruce. Jesse Quiñones on whose original idea the film is based, will executive produce.
“Ava and I have been looking for the right story to tell together again,” said Oyelowo. “HEIST OF BENIN is that story. It’s thrilling and high-powered with deeply resonant themes that matter to us both.”
DuVernay added, “Reuniting with David in this way feels full circle. This film speaks to history, identity and love, all through the lens of a high-stakes, modern adventure. I’m thrilled to bring it to life with him and STUDIOCANAL.”
“We are delighted to have a part in reuniting this dynamic creative duo on HEIST OF BENIN and cannot think of a better filmmaker than Ava to bring this captivating, timely heist-thriller to life.” Concludes Anna Marsh, CEO of STUDIOCANAL, Chief Content Officer of CANAL+ and Deputy CEO of CANAL+.
STUDIOCANAL will finance, distribute and handle international sales. Ron Halpern, Shana Eddy and Sam Shipp will oversee for the studio.
DuVernay is represented by CAA and Cohen & Gardner. Oyelowo is repped by CAA, Hamilton Hodell and Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang. Quiñones is at Gersh, Industry Entertainment and Revolution Talent.
Lead images courtesy of STUDIOCANAL
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