Luc Besson Sets Next Film `Anna' With Helen Mirren, Luke Evans (Exclusive)
 
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Luc Besson has set his next film.
 
Lionsgate and EuropaCorp are finalizing a co-production deal for Besson's
next action film, which will be titled "Anna."
 
EuropaCorp will produce the film, while Lionsgate will distribute it. The
movie starts production this November and will be released under
Lionsgate's Summit Entertainment label.
 
The pic stars Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy, and newcomer Sasha
Luss, as Anna.
 
"We are delighted to be reunited with Luc and his EuropaCorp team on
another exciting, action-packed film featuring an A-list cast," said
Lionsgate Mpg chairman Patrick Wachsberger and president of acquisitions
and co-productions Jason Constantine. "Luc is a visionary filmmaker
with whom we are proud to extend our longstanding relationship."
 
Besson directed the Scarlett Johansson-starrer "Lucy" and
"Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets." He also co-wrote
and produced the hit action franchise "Taken." Marc Shmuger will
produce the upcoming project on behalf of EuropaCorp.
 
 
Regards,
 
Roger

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