Phoebe Dynevor to Star In Shark Thriller For Sony; Tommy Wirkola Directing

Matt Grobar

May 13, 2024 at 10:50 PM·1 min read

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Bridgerton breakout Phoebe Dynevor is in talks to star in an as-yet-untitled shark thriller that Tommy Wirkola (Violent Night) wrote to direct for Sony Pictures, Deadline can confirm.

Details as to the plot of the film are under wraps. But Adam McKay and Kevin Messick will produce under their Hyperobject Industries banner, with production to kick off in Australia this summer.

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Best known for her role of Daphne Bridgerton in the first two seasons of the hugely popular Netflix series Bridgerton, Dynevor was also recently seen starring opposite Alden Ehrenreich in the thriller Fair Play, which the streamer picked up at Sundance following a bidding war, garnering a BAFTA nomination for her work. Up next, she’ll be seen in two more thrillers: spy pic Inheritance from filmmaker Neil Burger and Anniversary, which also stars Diane Lane, Zoey Deutch and more.

Best known for helming Uni’s holiday action comedy Violent Night starring David Harbour, which currently has a sequel in development, Wirkola’s other past credits include Paramount’s Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters, Nazi zombie flick Dead Snow, and The Trip, to name just a few.

Most recently, Hyperobject has produced the documentaries Daniel and BS High. As we were first to report back in December, McKay’s next feature as a director will be on the theme of climate change, though at present, little more is known about the project.

The InSneider’s Jeff Sneider was first to the news of Sony’s new film. Dynevor is repped by Gersh, United Agents and Luber Roklin Entertainment; Wirkola by CAA, Grandview, and Michael Schenkman at GSSC.

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