Eddie Redmayne, who currently shines in Peacock's captivating series "Day of the Jackal," has lent his talents to the star-studded cast of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Panic Carefully," alongside Julia Roberts and Elizabeth Olsen. Sam Esmail, the visionary behind the acclaimed thriller series "Mr. Robot," penned the screenplay and is set to helm the project.
Details concerning the plot and characters remain locked in a digital vault of secrecy, yet the venture is characterized as a gripping paranoid thriller that echoes the tone of "Silence of the Lambs" and revolves around the pursuit of a cyber terrorist. This film marks a reunion for Esmail and Roberts, following their successful collaboration on Netflix's "Leave the World Behind."
Esmail and Chad Hamilton are producing through Esmail Corp., joined by Scott Stuber, Roberts, Marisa Yeres Gill, and Lisa Gillan. Kevin McCormick and Chrystal Li are overseeing the endeavor for Warner Bros. "Panic Carefully" was acquired by the studio after a fierce bidding war earlier this year, with the filmmakers being particularly drawn to the commitment to a theatrical release—a growing consideration in the sale of projects this year.
Redmayne's "Jackal" series, which pairs him with Lashana Lynch, has emerged as an unexpected critical and audience darling since its November debut. It topped Peacock's list of top 10 TV shows and ranked among the top 5 streaming originals in the US during its premiere week. The actor, who serves as an executive producer on the show, garnered Golden Globe and Critics' Choice nominations for his出色表演. The series has already secured a second season renewal.
Recently, Redmayne dazzled on Broadway, reprising his role as the Emcee in "Cabaret," earning him a Tony nomination for lead actor in a musical. He previously played the role in the 2022 West End revival, which he spearheaded, and subsequently won the Olivier Award for best actor in a musical.
The Oscar-winning actor, who portrayed Stephen Hawking in "The Theory of Everything," is represented by CAA, United Agents, and Jackoway Tyerman.
