Stephanie Hsu, Guy Pearce, and Hannah Waddingham Star in New San Francisco Crime Thriller ‘The Teller’ at Cannes Market
Stephanie Hsu, Guy Pearce, and Hannah Waddingham Lead Cast in Upcoming Thriller "The Teller"
Oscar nominees Stephanie Hsu and Guy Pearce, alongside Emmy winner Hannah Waddingham, are set to star in the crime-thriller The Teller. The film marks the directorial debut of Ben Ripley, who also wrote the screenplay.
Described as being in the vein of The Usual Suspects and The Town, The Teller will unfold in San Francisco. The narrative centers on Violet, an overlooked bank teller whose life spirals when she is manipulated by a rogue FBI agent into robbing her own bank. This heist ignites a larger, intricate con.
Altitude is managing international sales and plans to present the film to buyers at the Cannes Film Festival. Domestic rights will be overseen by CAA Media Finance and Verve Ventures.
Ben Ripley is known for his work on the sci-fi action-thriller Source Code, which starred Jake Gyllenhaal. His additional credits include Flatliners, Boychoir, and Last Days.
The production team for The Teller includes Martin Brennan from Teller Films UK, along with Jessica Malanaphy and Samantha Shear. The film is a UK-Irish co-production and aims to begin shooting in Northern Ireland late this fall, with post-production taking place in the Republic of Ireland.
Representatives for the cast include CAA, Independent Talent, and various agencies ensuring a strong managerial support system for each actor.
