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Studiocanal has boarded development on part English-language thriller Smiling Hacker which is currently being written by Audrey Diwan.
Anna Marsh, Deputy CEO of parent group Canal+ Group, teased the project at an event in Paris on Wednesday promoting the pay-tv giant’s commitment to local and international cinema and launching a new channel bannered Canal+ Box Office.
The film is loosely inspired by Algerian hacker Hamza Bendelladj. He made headlines internationally for stealing from U.S. banks and giving the proceeds to charity and came to be known as the “Smiling Hacker” or “Happy Hacker”.
Marsh said talks were underway to sign The Serpent and The Mauritanian star Tahar Rahim for the lead role and Belgian Bad Boys directorial duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah to direct.
“It’s a French thriller in the English language in part. It’s written by Audrey Diwan. We’re honored and proud to work with her,...
Anna Marsh, Deputy CEO of parent group Canal+ Group, teased the project at an event in Paris on Wednesday promoting the pay-tv giant’s commitment to local and international cinema and launching a new channel bannered Canal+ Box Office.
The film is loosely inspired by Algerian hacker Hamza Bendelladj. He made headlines internationally for stealing from U.S. banks and giving the proceeds to charity and came to be known as the “Smiling Hacker” or “Happy Hacker”.
Marsh said talks were underway to sign The Serpent and The Mauritanian star Tahar Rahim for the lead role and Belgian Bad Boys directorial duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah to direct.
“It’s a French thriller in the English language in part. It’s written by Audrey Diwan. We’re honored and proud to work with her,...
- 2/15/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
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