While Kumail Nanjiani (The Lovebirds) is best known for his work in the comedy genre, he is looking to break character type as he has signed on to star in the upcoming political thriller The Independent, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Exchange is financing the film and is set to introduce it to potential buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin this week.
The project will be produced by Parter alongside Emmy-winning duo Sam Bisbee and Theodora Dunlap of Park Pictures (Hearts Beat Loud, Infinitely Polar Bear, The Hero) and Anonymous Content’s Ryan Cunningham.
He will next be seen in the romantic action comedy The Lovebirds alongside Issa Rae (Insecure) and the 25th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Eternals, in which he stars as Kingo Sunen.