Oscar Nominees Lead Thriller 'The Teller' with Big Con

Oscar nominees Stephanie Hsu and Guy Pearce, and Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham are set to lead the crime-thriller 'The Teller.' Ben Ripley makes his directorial debut with a script he penned, drawing comparisons to acclaimed films like 'The Usual Suspects' and 'The Town.'

The narrative unfolds in San Francisco, centering on Violet, an unassuming bank teller. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a rogue FBI agent compels her to rob her own bank. However, this heist proves to be merely the initial stage of an intricate and far-reaching scheme.

Altitude is managing international sales, introducing the project to buyers at Cannes, while CAA Media Finance and Verve Ventures handle domestic rights. The production, a UK-Irish co-production, is targeting a late fall filming period in Northern Ireland, with post-production scheduled for the Republic of Ireland.