Denzel Washington, Mcquarrie Join Forces for New Thriller at Amazon MGM Studios

WHO:

Deadline - Denzel Washington is set to star in the untitled thriller.

Deadline - Christopher McQuarrie is attached to direct the film.

Deadline - Scott Barkan and Gregg Zehentner wrote the script.

Deadline - Scott Stuber’s company, United Artists, and Amazon MGM Studios are involved in the project.

Reddit Movies - The post title identifies Denzel Washington and Christopher McQuarrie as teaming on a thriller at United Artists and Amazon MGM Studios.

WHAT:

Deadline - United Artists and Amazon MGM Studios greenlit an untitled thriller starring Washington and directed by McQuarrie.

Deadline - The film is planned for a theatrical release.

WHERE:

Deadline - The project is associated with United Artists and Amazon MGM Studios.

HOW:

Deadline - Scott Barkan and Gregg Zehentner wrote the screenplay; McQuarrie is set to direct, and Washington is set to star.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 00:42 UTC)

United Artists and Amazon MGM Studios have greenlit an untitled thriller starring Denzel Washington, with a theatrical release planned. Christopher McQuarrie is attached to direct, and Scott Barkan and Gregg Zehentner wrote the screenplay. Scott Stuber’s company is also involved in the project.