Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment Secure Helen Mirren Thriller

WHO:

Variety - Helen Mirren is an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony winner.

Deadline - Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment are the companies involved in the acquisition.

Variety - The film stars Oscar winner Helen Mirren, Tony winner Alden Ehrenreich, and Olivia Cooke.

WHAT:

Variety - Alden Ehrenreich is a newly minted Tony winner for "Becky Shaw."

Deadline - Bleecker Street has partnered with LD Entertainment for U.S. rights to the film "A Talent For Murder."

Variety - The film is based on the 2014 play "Switzerland" and features a twisty thriller narrative.

WHERE:

Deadline - The film is set to be released in the U.S.

WHEN:

Deadline - A theatrical release is planned for the fall.

WHY:

Variety - The film is inspired by the life of celebrated novelist Patricia Highsmith, known for "The Talented Mr. Ripley."

HOW:

Deadline - The film is directed by Anton Corbijn.

Variety - The film is directed by Anton Corbijn.

(UPDATED June 10, 2026 06:23 UTC)

Helen Mirren, an accomplished Oscar, Emmy, and Tony winner, continues to shine in the entertainment industry. Alden Ehrenreich has just become a Tony winner for his performance in "Becky Shaw." The production is directed by Anton Corbijn, known for his distinctive filmmaking style.

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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 21:07 UTC)

Bleecker Street has teamed up with LD Entertainment to acquire the U.S. rights for the film "A Talent For Murder," which is directed by Anton Corbijn. The movie stars Oscar winner Helen Mirren, Tony winner Alden Ehrenreich, and Olivia Cooke, and is based on the 2014 play "Switzerland," weaving a twisty thriller narrative inspired by the life of celebrated novelist Patricia Highsmith, known for "The Talented Mr. Ripley." A theatrical release is planned for the fall, bringing this intriguing story to audiences across the U.S.