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Asa Butterfield Thriller 'Our Hero, Balthazar' Acquired in UK
18 May
Summary
- Signature Entertainment acquired UK and Irish rights to the thriller.
- The film stars Asa Butterfield and Jaeden Martell in a dark satire.
- It follows a teen tracking an online troll to prevent violence.
Signature Entertainment has acquired the UK and Irish distribution rights for the thriller "Our Hero, Balthazar." This acquisition marks a significant release for the film, which has already premiered at Tribeca. The movie features a notable cast, including Asa Butterfield from "Sex Education" and Jaeden Martell from "Knives Out."
The film is a dark satire centered on Balthazar, a wealthy New York teenager. Driven by a desire to impress a crush, he pursues an online troll, portrayed by Butterfield, to Texas. Balthazar believes he can prevent an act of extreme violence, embarking on a misguided hero's journey.
This misguided quest evolves into a complex interaction between two young men from starkly different backgrounds in a divided America. "Our Hero, Balthazar" is written and directed by Oscar Boyson, with Ricky Camilleri also contributing to the screenplay. The producers include Oscar Boyson, Ricky Camilleri, David Duque Estrada, Alex Hughes, Jaeden Martell, and Jon Wroblewski.
