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17-05-2025
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Tom Hollander Joins Jean Reno in Tom Edmunds' Action-Thriller ‘The Butler' (EXCLUSIVE)
'The White Lotus' actor Tom Hollander has joined Jean Reno in the period action-thriller 'The Butler,' directed by Tom Edmunds, helmer of 'Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back).' In the film, Reno plays a former WWI commando turned domestic servant whose peaceful life is upended by mobsters collecting an old debt. The narrative blends period drama with relentless action, described by Edmunds as 'equal parts 'Downton Abbey' and 'Die Hard.'' More from Variety 'Sons of the Neon Night' Director Juno Mak Breaks Down His Hong Kong Crime Thriller: 'There's a Nightmarish Poetry to It' 'A Man Called Ove' Producer Nicklas Wikström Nicastro Preps Swedish Cycling Biopic 'SteelGrandpa' (EXCLUSIVE) Documentarian Marianna Brennand to Receive Kering's Women in Motion Emerging Talent Award at Cannes K5 Intl. introduced the project at the European Film Market in Berlin and since then has closed a raft of presales in major territories, including Splendid (German-speaking territories), Mediaset (Spain), SPI Intl. (Eastern Europe and Benelux), Cinesky (airlines), Arna (CIS and Baltics), Falcon Films (Middle East) and PT Prima (Indonesia), with more territories to be announced soon. The screenplay was written by Edmunds and Craig McInnes, based on an original story by McInnes. 'The Butler' is produced by Christopher Tuffin, Amanda Delaplaine, Ari Novak and Kevin DeWalt. Executive producers include Kevin Townsend, Nadezda Motina, Aram Ovannisyan, Edmunds, Chris Ochs and Andrew Bates, along with Daniel Baur for K5 Intl., William Ramsey and Colin Bates for Valecroft, and Roy Scott MacFarland for Tetrad. The film is a Strong Island production. The film is in pre-production and will shoot in Ireland in this summer. Hollander's credits include 'The Night Manager,' for which he won a BAFTA, 'Feud,' for which he was Emmy-nominated, and 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' 'We are beyond excited to welcome Tom Hollander,' Tuffin said. 'His versatility and intelligence add incredible depth to our story, and alongside Jean Reno, audiences are in for a fun ride and a treat.' The stellar cast will be rounded out by Bobby Gilchrist, with several additional cast members to be announced shortly. Tuffin also has 'Last Meals,' starring Mads Mikkelsen and Boyd Holbrook from director Ramin Bahrani as a hot seller at Cannes. K5 Intl.'s Cannes slate includes Roland Joffé's John F. Kennedy assassination thriller 'November 1963,' starring John Travolta, Dermont Mulroney and Mandy Patinkin. Legal and business affairs for Strong Island are being handled by Jere R. Hausfater and Larry Weinberg. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
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06-02-2025
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Jean Reno to Star in Tom Edmunds' Action-Thriller ‘The Butler' (EXCLUSIVE)
Jean Reno is attached to headline the action-thriller 'The Butler,' directed by Tom Edmunds ('Dead in a Week: Or Your Money Back'). The stylish period film will deliver a fresh twist on the revenge thriller genre, combining high-octane action with upstairs/downstairs family drama. Additional casting will be announced shortly. More from Variety Boutique Sales Agency Pluto Film Moves Into Production With 'The Melting Mood of Ecstasy' (EXCLUSIVE) Antonia Campbell-Hughes' 'Diamond Sh--er,' Starring Raffey Cassidy, Eva Green, Ben Whishaw and Alessandro Nivola, Picked Up by Beta Cinema Ingrid Torelli, Michiel Huisman and Avani Gregg to Star in Action-Thriller 'Breathe Deep,' Cornerstone Selling at EFM Daniel Baur's K5 Intl., whose recent films include Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga,' has boarded 'The Butler' as its international sales agent and will commence sales at Berlinale's European Film Market. Principal photography is anticipated to commence in Ireland early summer 2025. In 'The Butler,' Reno takes on the role of a retired World War I commando who has traded a life of violence for the serene routine of a family butler. When mobsters arrive to collect on an unpaid debt, his tranquil world is torn apart, forcing him to confront his past in a pulse-pounding showdown. Edmunds said: 'With 'The Butler,' we're crafting something truly unique—a period action-thriller that's equal parts 'Downton Abbey' and 'Die Hard.' Jean Reno brings unparalleled gravitas to the role, blending his iconic action-hero credentials with a sense of refinement and humanity that is perfect for this character.' The producers behind 'The Butler' include Christopher Tuffin, Kevin DeWalt, Ari Novak and Kevin Townsend. It is a Strong Island, Brick Lane and Minds Eye production. Tuffin, who has worked closely with Luc Besson's team on several films, emphasized Reno's lasting impact on the genre: 'Without Jean Reno, there is no revenge thriller genre. To work with him on this project is an absolute honor.' Tuffin's producing credits include 'Sound of Freedom,' starring Jim Caviezel, which became a global box office hit, as well as 'Peppermint,' starring Jennifer Garner, with a number of other high-profile projects in the pipeline. He most recently wrapped the high-seas actioner 'Alphas' with XYZ. Amanda Delaplaine, Nadezda Motina, Aram Ovannisyan, Tom Edmunds, Chris Ochs and Andrew Bates will executive produce, alongside Todd Slater and Brandon Evans on behalf of Brick Lane, who also serves as the production service company in Ireland. Strong Island's production and finance legal/business affairs will be handled by Jere R. Hausfater and Larry Weinberg. Reno is repped by CAA and Gateway Management. Edmunds is managed by Strong Island. K5 Intl. continues to build momentum with its varied slate of projects. Their first release, 'Horizon: An American Saga,' debuted at the Cannes Film Festival and enjoyed a theatrical release in 2024, with its second chapter having premiered at the Venice Film Festival last year. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
