EXCLUSIVE:
James Gray is assembling another A-list cast for his next feature film,
Paper Tiger,
As per sources, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller are slated to star alongside Adam Driver in the forthcoming film.
Gray will both write and direct, with filming scheduled to begin next month in New Jersey. Johansson and Teller have taken over roles originally intended for Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong, who had to withdraw because of conflicting obligations.
The movie will be produced by Rodrigo Teixeira through his production company RT Features, along with Anthony Katagas from AK Productions, who frequently works together. Other producers involved are Raffaella Leone, Gary Farkas, Marco Perego, Carlo Salem, and Andrea Bucko. The executive producer team includes Lee Broda, Jeff Rice, Riccardo Maddalosso, and Emille Salveson.
Vincent Maraval and Kim Fox’s film “The Veterans” has TheVeterans for international sales, while CAA Media Finance is managing the NorthAmerican rights. Negotiations will carry on during the Cannesmarket.
The movie portrays a gripping narrative centered on two brothers chasing the American Dream, only to get ensnared in a plot that seems too promising to avoid. Amidst escalating peril in a realm marked by graft and brutality, they face vicious torment at the hands of the Russian Mafia. This ordeal strains their relationship, making what was once unimaginable—betrayal—a disturbing reality.
Sacker Entertainment Law is handling business affairs, production legal and finance legal for Paper Tiger.
Two-time Academy Award nominee Johansson is widely recognized for her work.
Marriage Story, Jojo Rabbit, Her
,
Lost in Translation
, as well as the
The Avengers
,
Sing,
and
Captain America
She will next appear in Wes Anderson’s film. She was previously involved in various franchises.
The Phoenician Scheme
Which will compete at Cannes and she will make her directorial debut with
Eleanor the Great
, which will premiere in Un Certain Regard.
Teller known for hits including
Top Gun: Maverick, Whiplash
, and
The Spectacular Now
He was recently featured in
The Gorge
For Apple TV+ and completed filming on Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic
Michael
and A24’s
Eternity
In this film, he co-stars with Elizabeth Olsen and Callum Turner. His upcoming project involves starring in Greg Kuwatar’s magical comedy.
Possum Song
and Paul Downs Colaizzo’s
Winter Games
for Paramount Pictures.
Johansson is represented by CAA and Bailey Brand Management. Teller is with CAA and also works with attorney Chad Christopher.
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