Relay (film) explained

Relay
Director:David Mackenzie
Screenplay:Justin Piasecki
Music:Tony Doogan
Cinematography:Giles Nuttgens
Editing:Matt Mayer
Distributor:Bleecker Street
Runtime:112 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Relay is a 2024 American thriller film written by Justin Piasecki and directed and produced by David Mackenzie. It is set to star Lily James, Riz Ahmed and Sam Worthington.

It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024.

Synopsis

Tom (Ahmed) is a secretive "fixer" who brokers payoffs on behalf of corrupt corporations. Sarah (James) is a potential client who may need his protection.[1]

Cast

Production

The project was written by Justin Piasecki, originally titled as The Broker, and featured on the 2019 Black List. It is directed by David Mackenzie. The film is produced by Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk, Sigma's Gillian Berrie and Black Bear's Teddy Schwarzman, as well as Mackenzie himself.[3]

Casting

In February 2023, Riz Ahmed and Lily James were cast in the film.[4] In April 2023, Sam Worthington was confirmed as a member of the cast, and was pictured on set in New York.[5] [6]

Filming

Principal photography began in New York in April 2023.[7] Filming locations were also set to include New Jersey.[8] [9]

Release

Relay had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024. In November 2024, Bleecker Street acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, planning to release it sometime in 2025.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Riz Ahmed and Lily James to Star in Thriller 'Relay' for Black Bear, Thunder Road and Sigma. The Wrap. February 17, 2023 .
  2. Web site: David Mackenzie Doesn't Make the Same Film Twice — Nothing Could Thrill His 'Relay' Stars Riz Ahmed and Lily James More. IndieWire. Kate. Erbland. September 7, 2024. September 7, 2024.
  3. Web site: Star Wars' Riz Ahmed and Downton Abbey's Lily James join thriller movie. Digital Spy. April 12, 2023. Joe. Anderton. February 18, 2023.
  4. Web site: Riz Ahmed & Lily James To Star In David Mackenzie Thriller 'Relay' For Thunder Road, Sigma & Black Bear: EFM Hot Package. https://web.archive.org/web/20230218015917/https://deadline.com/2023/02/riz-ahmed-lily-james-john-wick-movie-relay-black-bear-thunder-road-efm-1235263255/. dead. February 18, 2023. Andreas. Wiseman. February 17, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. April 12, 2023.
  5. Web site: Melissa McCarthy & Paapa Essiedu on Set in N.Y.C., Plus Lucy Boynton, Priyanka Chopra and More. April 19, 2023. April 19, 2023. People.
  6. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. April 24, 2023. Sam Worthington Joins Riz Ahmed & Lily James In Thriller 'Relay'; Filming Underway In New York & New Jersey. https://web.archive.org/web/20230424153329/https://deadline.com/2023/04/sam-worthington-riz-ahmed-lily-james-relay-movie-filming-new-york-1235334875/. dead. April 24, 2023. Andreas. Wiseman. April 24, 2023.
  7. Web site: The Day in Pictures April 14, 2023. The Times. April 14, 2023. April 14, 2023.
  8. Web site: Riz Ahmed & Lily James to Lead Thriller From 'Hell or High Water' Director. Collider. Justin. Klawans. February 17, 2023. April 12, 2023.
  9. https://productionlist.com/production/relay/ Relay Start Date Production Listing
  10. Web site: Bleecker Street Acquires David Mackenzie's Thriller 'Relay' Starring Riz Ahmed, Lily James and Sam Worthington. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. November 18, 2024. November 18, 2024.

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