Trending Now - Melissa Leo Joins Sean Byrne's Thriller 'the Mannequin

WHO:

Variety - Melissa Leo, the Oscar-winning star of "The Fighter"

Deadline - Sean Byrne, director and writer of "The Mannequin"

WHAT:

Variety - Melissa Leo will appear in "The Mannequin," a serial killer procedural.

Deadline - Studiocanal's new genre division, Sixth Dimension, is heading into production on "The Mannequin."

Deadline - Studiocanal will launch global sales for "The Mannequin" at Cannes.

WHERE:

Variety - The film will be released in the U.K., France, Germany, Benelux, and Poland.

Deadline - The film is associated with Studiocanal's territories.

WHEN:

Deadline - Production on "The Mannequin" is set to begin this summer.

WHY:

Variety - The film is backed by Studiocanal’s new genre label, Sixth Dimension.

HOW:

Deadline - Sean Byrne is both directing and writing the film.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 10:07 UTC)

Melissa Leo, the Oscar-winning star of "The Fighter," is set to appear in a new film titled "The Mannequin," a serial killer procedural directed and written by Sean Byrne. Studiocanal's new genre division, Sixth Dimension, is gearing up to begin production on the film this summer and will also launch global sales at Cannes, targeting audiences in the U.K., France, Germany, Benelux, and Poland. "The Mannequin" marks an exciting addition to Studiocanal's territories, showcasing their commitment to diverse storytelling through this new genre label.