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Euphoria Star Sydney Sweeney to Produce and Star in Apple's Thrilling Remake
28 Oct
Summary
- Sydney Sweeney lands high-profile role in Apple's remake of 1964 film That Man From Rio
- Sweeney will both star in and executive produce the project
- Remake directed by Justin Lin, known for Fast & Furious and Star Trek Beyond
As of October 28th, 2025, acclaimed actress Sydney Sweeney has added yet another high-profile role to her growing list of credits. Sweeney, who rose to fame with her breakout performance in the HBO series Euphoria, has signed on to star in and executive produce a remake of the 1964 film That Man From Rio for Apple Original Films.
The remake will be directed by Justin Lin, best known for his work on the Fast & Furious franchise and Star Trek Beyond. The screenplay is being written by Chase Palmer, who co-wrote the 2017 hit film It. The original That Man From Rio was a witty action caper that received positive reviews and even earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay in 1965. It has also been noted that the film inspired the characterization of the iconic Indiana Jones character created by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.
While details on Sweeney's exact role in the remake have yet to be specified, her involvement as both the lead actress and an executive producer suggests this project is a major priority for the in-demand star. With her growing list of high-profile commitments, one can only wonder how Sweeney manages to find the time to rest in between all of these exciting new ventures.
