Nicolas Cage and Joel Kinnaman are working together for the first time. (Hammerstone Studios)

It has been announced that Nicolas Cage and Joel Kinnaman will star in the upcoming psychological thriller which will be titled Sympathy for the Devil Directed by Israeli filmmaker Yuval Adler. The feature film which was written by Luke Paradise (Lost on a mountain in Maine), already started production a few weeks ago in Las Vegas. Hammerstone Studios, the company behind the project, has unveiled the first image from the film which will also star actor Joel Kinnaman.

Although few details have yet been revealed, it is known that the film will follow a driver (Kinnaman) who one day encounters a mysterious passenger (Cage), leading to a possibly gruesome and catastrophic incident as the journey progresses. progress. . The official synopsis notes that: “A driver finds himself in a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse after being forced to drive a mysterious man, ‘The Passenger.’ As their journey progresses, it becomes clear that all is not as it seems and anything can happen.”

The film is set to premiere at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival.  (Lions Gate)
The film is set to premiere at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival. (Lions Gate)

The film’s story is described as a high-stakes thriller with big action scenes. The same as the production team is used to doing. Indeed, Allan Ungar, the film’s co-producer, said the director chose the “perfect cast”, saying the project will appeal to audiences because of the “unique and courageous” vision Adler has imbued into the upcoming production. “It’s a tour de force with two incredible actors,” said Ungar. “Fans can expect an adrenaline rush watching these two powerhouse talents go head-to-head,” the producer added. “Cage is at the top of his game and we can’t wait for the public to see him.”

Adler is best known for directing the 2013 film, Bethlehem, which has won several awards, including the Venice Days and six Israel Film Academy Awards. He also directed the 2019 thriller The operator and the thriller drama of 2020 The secrets we keep. Cage’s name, on the other hand, recently appeared in the critically acclaimed production, Pig there The weight of talent (both available on Prime Video). The actor will also soon star in an A24 comedy titled Dream scenariounder the production of Ari Aster (mid summer).

Joel Kinnaman became popular thanks to the movie "the suicide squad".  (AppleTV+)
Joel Kinnaman became popular for the movie “The Suicide Squad”. (AppleTV+)

For his part, Joel Kinnaman also has acting credits from super productions such as the suicide squad, Card castle there The slaughter . He currently plays the lead role in For all mankind on Apple TV+ and will star in John Woo’s upcoming action thriller, silent night. So far, much of the film’s details are being kept under wraps, but with the names filled in for big-name actors in the film.

Moreover, the premise and the title lead some scholars to consider that Sympathy for the Devil be terribly funny. The world premiere of this new production should take place during the next edition of the Toronto International Film Festival. Ungar produces alongside Lebovici, Cage, Stuart Manashil and David Haring. Mercuri serves as executive producer alongside Marc Goldberg, David Sullivan, Jason Soto, Tim Moore, Courtney Chenn and Waylen Lin.

Before this movie hits the screens, you can enjoy the suicide squad with Joel Kinnaman and which is available on HBO Max.

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