The Teller Stars Hsu, Pearce, Waddingham
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- The Teller is a San‑Francisco‑set crime thriller starring Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu, Oscar nominee Guy Pearce, and Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham.
- Ben Ripley makes his directorial debut with the film, which he also wrote, and describes it as a blend of The Usual Suspects and The Town.
- Altitude is handling international sales and will pitch the film at Cannes; domestic rights are held by CAA Media Finance and Verve Ventures.
- Teller Films UK is co‑producing the film with Irish partners and plans a late‑fall shoot in Northern Ireland and post‑production in the Republic of Ireland.
- Martin Brennan will produce the film for Teller Films UK, joined by Jessica Malanaphy and Samantha Shear.
Why it matters: Producers and Irish film services stand to gain financing and job creation as Cannes buyers evaluate The Teller, while U.S. distributors secure domestic rights, potentially boosting the film’s market reach.
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