Variety: The highly anticipated biblical epic Mary, financed by Peachtree Group and featuring the legendary Anthony Hopkins, has recently been acquired by Netflix.
Through the perspective of Mary of Nazareth, the mother of Jesus Christ, this new biblical epic brings to life her story. Directed by D.J. Caruso (known for Disturbia) and Written by Timothy Michael Hayes, the film follows Mary, Joseph, and their newborn son, Jesus, as they escape the relentless chase of King Herod, played by Anthony Hopkins.
Mary will premiere on Netflix later this year. Stay tuned for more information.
Daisy Ridley has found her next project – a survival thriller from Zak Hilditch, director of Stephen King adaptation 1922. Ridley, who plays Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and is returning to franchise in the next film, will star in We Bury the Dead. Read more from Georgia Entertainment.
Atlanta will continue to grow as a major production hub with the addition of BlueStar Studios, a 53-acre campus now under construction in nearby Forest Park, Ga., that will start operations in the summer of 2023.
The project represents a total investment of $180 million. Development will continue in phases through 2024. Atlanta-based Gala Media Capital, a division of private equity firm Peachtree Group, originated the financing for construction of phase one of the studio development.
Read more in Variety.
RLJE announced it has acquired North American rights to “Muzzle,” an action thriller starring Aaron Eckhart, from Highland Film Group. Directed by John Stalberg Jr. (“Crypto”) and based on a script by Carlyle Eubank (“The Signal”) from a story by Eubank and Stalberg Jr., the film is set to debut in theaters and will be made available on all rental platforms on Sept. 29. Read more in Variety.
