Actress Charlize Theron and filmmaker Baltasar Kormakur are set to reunite for a new action thriller titled 'Six Clean Kills', according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project has been established at Universal Pictures, with Kormakur attached to direct and produce the film, while Theron will produce and is also expected to star.
Plot Details Under Wraps
According to reports, plot details of the thriller are being kept under wraps. The screenplay is being written by author and screenwriter Stan Parish and is based on his unreleased novel of the same name.
Success of 'Apex' Paves the Way
The collaboration follows the success of 'Apex', the survival-action thriller directed by Kormakur and starring Theron alongside Taron Egerton. The film reportedly performed strongly on Netflix after its release on April 24 and continued to gain viewership in its second week, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Production Team and Deal
Theron will produce the upcoming film under her Secret Menu banner as part of her first-look deal with Universal Pictures, alongside producers AJ Dix and Beth Kono. Kormakur will produce through Blueeyes Productions, while Parish will serve as executive producer.
Project Origins and Background
Reports suggest the project began taking shape last year after Theron and Kormakur completed work on 'Apex'. Theron has maintained a long-standing relationship with Universal Pictures through her appearances in multiple installments of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Kormakur is known for directing films such as '101 Reykjavik', 'Jar City', and 'Everest', many of which explore survival and emotional endurance against harsh backdrops. He previously collaborated with Universal on 'Beast' starring Idris Elba, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
