Ahead of the Berlin International Film Festical, Vertical (known for the Independent Spirit Award-winning Emily the Criminal) has picked up the US, Canadian, and UK/Ireland rights to highly anticipated thriller Firecracker, the directorial feature debut for genre favourite Andrew Lee Potts.
As well as helming the action-packed film, Potts co-wrote and stars in the film. Best known for his roles in Primeval and Alice, as well as The Witcher and his web series Wireless, Andrew has won awards for his shorts and was the recipient of the Independents Day Award at the 2020 STARBURST International Film Festival. Firecracker is produced by industry veterans Charley McDougall, Jamie McLeod-Ross, and Susan E. Clarke.
The film takes viewers on a heart-pounding journey into a heist gone awry, propelling an unlikely trio into a desperate struggle for survival and sanity on bonfire night. As tension mounts and sparks fly, the film promises an exhilarating rollercoaster of action, intrigue, and suspense. The cast is packed full of familiar faces, including Jason Flemyng (The 355), Alexander Vlahos (Outlander), Max Wrottesley (House of the Dragon), Nick Moran (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and 2), Eloise Lovell Anderson (Villain), Augusta Woods (Ted Lasso), and Katie Sheridan (The Convent). The screenplay is a collaborative effort by Potts, Tamara Al-Bassam, and Katie Sheridan.
Vertical’s SVP of Acquisitions Tony Piantedosi commented, “Andrew has crafted an incredibly tense film with twists that will keep the audience guessing right up until the very end. We look forward to unveiling the film next year“. Charley McDougall, Jamie McLeod-Ross and Susan E. Clarke, the accomplished producers behind the project, added, “We are proud to have Vertical on board for the distribution of Firecracker. Their experience and dedication to delivering quality content align perfectly with our vision for this explosive film.“
Firecracker will be released in theatres and on-demand in early 2024.
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