Relay (film)

Relay
Directed byDavid Mackenzie
Screenplay byJustin Piasecki
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGiles Nuttgens
Edited byMatt Mayer
Music byTony Doogan
Production
companies
Distributed byBleecker Street
Release dates
  • September 8, 2024 (2024-09-08) (TIFF)
  • 2025 (2025) (United States)
Running time
112 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Relay is a 2024 American thriller film written by Justin Piasecki and directed and produced by David Mackenzie. It is set to star Lily James, Riz Ahmed and Sam Worthington.

It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024.

Synopsis

Tom (Ahmed) is a secretive "fixer" who brokers payoffs on behalf of corrupt corporations. Sarah (James) is a potential client who may need his protection.[1]

Cast

Production

The project was written by Justin Piasecki, originally titled as The Broker, and featured on the 2019 Black List. It is directed by David Mackenzie. The film is produced by Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk, Sigma's Gillian Berrie and Black Bear's Teddy Schwarzman, as well as Mackenzie himself.[3]

Casting

In February 2023, Riz Ahmed and Lily James were cast in the film.[4] In April 2023, Sam Worthington was confirmed as a member of the cast, and was pictured on set in New York.[5][6]

Filming

Principal photography began in New York in April 2023.[7] Filming locations were also set to include New Jersey.[8][9]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 12 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.8/10.[10]

Release

Relay had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024. In November 2024, Bleecker Street acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, planning to release it sometime in 2025.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Riz Ahmed and Lily James to Star in Thriller 'Relay' for Black Bear, Thunder Road and Sigma". The Wrap. February 17, 2023.
  2. ^ Erbland, Kate (September 7, 2024). "David Mackenzie Doesn't Make the Same Film Twice — Nothing Could Thrill His 'Relay' Stars Riz Ahmed and Lily James More". IndieWire. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  3. ^ Anderton, Joe (February 18, 2023). "Star Wars' Riz Ahmed and Downton Abbey's Lily James join thriller movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  4. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 17, 2023). "Riz Ahmed & Lily James To Star In David Mackenzie Thriller 'Relay' For Thunder Road, Sigma & Black Bear: EFM Hot Package". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  5. ^ "Melissa McCarthy & Paapa Essiedu on Set in N.Y.C., Plus Lucy Boynton, Priyanka Chopra and More". People. April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  6. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 24, 2023). "Sam Worthington Joins Riz Ahmed & Lily James In Thriller 'Relay'; Filming Underway In New York & New Jersey". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  7. ^ "The Day in Pictures April 14, 2023". The Times. April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  8. ^ Klawans, Justin (February 17, 2023). "Riz Ahmed & Lily James to Lead Thriller From 'Hell or High Water' Director". Collider. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  9. ^ Relay Start Date Production Listing
  10. ^ "Relay". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 12, 2024. Edit this at Wikidata
  11. ^ Grobar, Matt (November 18, 2024). "Bleecker Street Acquires David Mackenzie's Thriller 'Relay' Starring Riz Ahmed, Lily James and Sam Worthington". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 18, 2024.

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