The project, which is set to be directed by Nicole Dorsey (Black Conflux), is set to be shopped at the upcoming virtual Cannes market by Mister Smith, Endeavor Content and CAA Media Finance and will be produced by Pierre Even (The Hummingbird Project) and executive produced by Thompson, Aron Eli Coleite (Locke & Key) and Automatik’s Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Fred Berger and Rian Cahill.
Westworld and Marvel Cinematic Universe star Tessa Thompson is keeping her upcoming production roster packed as she has signed on to star in the psychological thriller Balestra alongside Marwan Kenzari (Aladdin), according to Deadline.
The film, which is being penned by Imran Zaidi on an original story from Aron Eli Coleite, will focus on disgraced competitive fencer Joanna Bathory (Thompson), who is desperate for an Olympic comeback.
Balestra is currently in pre-production, with the start of principal photography set to be dated between the star’s current commitments.