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Vera Farmiga Joins Russell Crowe in "Billion Dollar Spy"  Movie

Yara Sameh Oscar-nominated actress Vera Farmiga has boarded Walden Media's Cold War thriller "Billion Dollar Spy" opposite Russell Crowe and Harry Lawtey. Cameras are about to roll. Adapted from the acclaimed book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David E. Hoffman, "Billion Dollar Spy" follows Adolf Tolkachev (Crowe), who in real life risked everything to pass thousands of pages of top-secret Soviet intelligence to the U.S. Despite repeated rejections by a wary CIA, Tolkachev persisted, embodying the courage to stand against a regime that betrayed its people. Finally finding an ally in CIA agent Tom Lenihan (Lawtey), Tolkachev was able to shift the balance of power, proving that true patriotism lies not in blind allegiance, but in the willingness to challenge a government when it strays from its ideals. Farmiga will play Natasha, Tolkachev's wife. BAFTA winner Amma Asante is directing. Oscar-winning writer Stephen Gaghan (Traffic, Syriana) wrote the most recent draft, revising a script penned by Ben August. Pic is produced by Walden Media and Weed Road. Frank Smith, Benjamin Tappan and Cher Hawrysh of Walden Media are producing alongside Akiva Goldsman and Greg Lessans of Weed Road Pictures. Jane Hooks and Naia Cucukov are executive producers. Pioneer Stillking Films' Ildiko Kemeny, David Minkowski and Ferenc Szále will serve as co-producers. Hanway Films is handling international sales. CAA Media Finance is handling domestic rights. Farmiga received a 2010 Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for Jason Reitman's "Up in the Air". While her early feature credits include Jonathan Demme's "The Manchurian Candidate" and Joan Chen's "Autumn in New York", she broke out in a lead role in Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning "The Departed". She is known for playing the role of paranormal investigator Lorraine Warren in New Line's "The Conjuring" franchise which counts $2.25 billion including "The Nun" and "Annabelle" spinoffs. Farmiga is set to reprise that role in the upcoming "The Conjuring: Last Rites" due out September 5. She's also starring in the movie about the Heaven's Gate cult, "The Leader", opposite Michael C. Hall, and Tim Blake Nelson. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)