Relay (film)

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Relay
Directed by David Mackenzie
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  • Justin Piasecki
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CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Relay is an upcoming film written by Justin Piasecki and directed and produced by David Mackenzie. It is set to star Lily James, Riz Ahmed and Sam Worthington.

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Synopsis

Tom (Ahmed) is a secretive "fixer" who brokers payoffs on behalf of corrupt corporations. Sarah (James) is a potential client who may need his protection. [1]

Cast

Production

The project was written by Justin Piasecki, originally titled as The Broker, and featured on the 2019 Black List. It is directed by David Mackenzie. The film is produced by Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk, Sigma's Gillian Berrie and Black Bear's Teddy Schwarzman, as well as Mackenzie himself. [2]

Casting

In February 2023, Riz Ahmed and Lily James were cast in the film. [3] In April 2023, Sam Worthington was confirmed as a member of the cast, and was pictured on set in New York. [4] [5]

Filming

Principal photography began in New York in April 2023. [6] Filming locations were also set to include New Jersey. [7] [8]

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References

  1. "Riz Ahmed and Lily James to Star in Thriller 'Relay' for Black Bear, Thunder Road and Sigma". The Wrap. February 17, 2023.
  2. Anderton, Joe (February 18, 2023). "Star Wars' Riz Ahmed and Downton Abbey's Lily James join thriller movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  3. Wiseman, Andreas (February 17, 2023). "Riz Ahmed & Lily James To Star In David Mackenzie Thriller 'Relay' For Thunder Road, Sigma & Black Bear: EFM Hot Package". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  4. "Melissa McCarthy & Paapa Essiedu on Set in N.Y.C., Plus Lucy Boynton, Priyanka Chopra and More". People. April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  5. Wiseman, Andreas (April 24, 2023). "Sam Worthington Joins Riz Ahmed & Lily James In Thriller 'Relay'; Filming Underway In New York & New Jersey". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  6. "The Day in Pictures April 14, 2023". The Times. April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  7. Klawans, Justin (February 17, 2023). "Riz Ahmed & Lily James to Lead Thriller From 'Hell or High Water' Director". Collider. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  8. Relay Start Date Production Listing