The Silence of Mercy

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The Silence of Mercy
Directed by Floria Sigismondi
Written byChris Basler
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Martin Ahlgren
Edited byHerbert Dwight Raymond IV
Production
companies
  • Luma Features
  • Wild Atlantic Pictures
  • The Black List Production
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Silence of Mercy is an upcoming American independent drama film directed by Floria Sigismondi and written by Chris Basler.

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In January 2019, Chris Basler's screenplay The Enclosed was one of ten included on the first GLAAD List, a joint venture between GLAAD and The Black List showcasing "the most promising unmade LGBTQ-inclusive scripts in Hollywood". [1] On December 11, 2020, it was announced that Floria Sigismondi would direct the film, now titled The Silence of Mercy, with Annabelle Wallis starring. [2] In March 2021, Agnes Born joined the cast of the film. [3]

Principal photography took place from February 25 to April 15, 2021, in Ireland. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. Kilday, Gregg (January 27, 2019). "Sundance: GLAAD and The Black List Join Forces to Promote LGBTQ Screenplays". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 11, 2020). "Luma Features Launches With Floria Sigismondi's 'The Silence Of Mercy' Filming In January With Annabelle Wallis". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (March 18, 2021). "Max Beesley Joins Guy Ritchie's Untitled STX Miramax Action Pic; Agnes Born To Star In 'The Silence Of Mercy'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  4. "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - The Silence of Mercy". Variety Insight . Archived from the original on March 28, 2021. Retrieved March 28, 2021.