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Unknown Actor's Erotic Thriller Sparks Hollywood Frenzy
9 Feb
Summary
- A young British actor's spec script ignited a fierce bidding war.
- A24 secured the untitled erotic thriller with a seven-figure offer.
- Nicole Kidman is in talks to star in the buzzy new project.
A speculative script by a relatively unknown 20-something British actor, Dylan Brady, has become the subject of intense industry interest. Titled "Discretion" during its early stages, the untitled erotic thriller generated a significant bidding war among major networks and streamers.
A24 emerged victorious, preemptively acquiring the project with a substantial seven-figure offer. The drama centers on a struggling actor who takes a nannying position with a high-profile producer and her movie-star husband, intending to exploit them but becoming entangled in a dangerous scenario.
Nicole Kidman is among the A-list actors in discussions to star in the film, which draws inspiration from films like Fatal Attraction and Eyes Wide Shut. Brady, who has acting credits on "The Diplomat" and "Andor," aims to bring a fresh, queer perspective to the genre.
The script previously ranked second on The Brit List, an esteemed compilation of unproduced screenplays. Brady's signing with UTA, a U.S. agency, followed its initial optioning by Kudos. The project is expected to undergo a title change.
