RLJE Films, a brand of RLJ Entertainment, has acquired the U.S. rights to Vaughn Stein’s noir thriller, “Terminal,” the company announced Wednesday.
Margot Robbie, Simon Pegg, Mike Myers, Max Irons and Dexter Fletcher star in the film, which has a planned release for the spring of 2018. Stein also wrote the screenplay for the film.
“Terminal” follows the intertwined tales of two assassins carrying out a mission, a teacher with a fatal illness, an enigmatic janitor and a waitress who lives a double life.
“We’re excited to work with Margot Robbie, who not only stars in, but also produced this amazing film,” said Mark Ward, Chief Acquisitions Officer for RLJE Films. “With her passion for the project, Margot leads a talented cast who takes audiences for a mystery ride in this highly anticipated thriller.”
“I am delighted and excited to be working with RLJE on ‘Terminal,’ who share both our vision and passion for the film,” said director Vaughn Stein. “We are all extremely proud of ‘Terminal’ and look forward to sharing it with the U.S. audiences later this year.”
“Terminal” was produced by Robbie alongside Tom Ackerley (“I, Tonya”) and Josey McNamara (“Dreamland”) under their LuckyChap Entertainment banner, David Barron (“Harry Potter”) of BeaglePug, Highland Film Group’s Arianne Fraser (“Barely Lethal”), Molly Hassell (“The Trust”), and Teun Hilte (“The White King”).
Ward and Jess De Leo from RLJE negotiated the deal with CAA and Alana Crow at Highland Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers.
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"Neighbours"
Robbie started off her acting on the silver screen in the Australian soap opera "Neighbours," which began in 1985 and is still on today. She was part of the show from 2008-2014, and played the role of Donna Freedman.
Grundy Television Australia
"Pan Am"
Robbie's next TV gig was as flight attendant Laura Cameron on ABC. The show only lasted for one season.
The Aussie lept onto the big screen in the film "About Time," in which she played a small role alongside Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson, as one of his character's love interests.
Working Title Films
"The Wolf of Wall Street"
Robbie's big breakout role came opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in the bawdy "Wolf of Wall Street," in which she played Leo's wife.
"The Big Short"
Robbie made a cameo in "The Big Short,"which is also all about Wall Street. She explains confusing finance terms and just how the big short played out -- while sipping champaign in a bubble bath.
"Whiskey Tango Foxtrot"
Robbie plays opposite Tina Fey in this movie about journalists covering the war in Afghanistan.
Robbie stars opposite Alexander Skarsgard in a live action version of "Tarzan," in which the two return to the jungle after living in London.
"Suicide Squad"
Robbie entered the DC universe in Warner Bros.' "Suicide Squad" as Harley Quinn, the love interest to Jared Leto's crazy Joker. Robbie's performance was a standout in the poorly-rated film.
Warner Bros.
"I, Tonya"
Robbie leads the film as Tonya Harding, the Olympic figure skater fallen from grace. Robbie narrates the story of jealousy and rage from Harding's perspective. In theaters Dec. 8.
Neon
"Goodbye Christopher Robin"
Robbie plays A. A. Milne's wife Daphne in this behind-the-scenes look at the life of the creator of Winnie the Pooh, which was inspired by their son C.R. Milne.
20th Century Fox
"Mary Queen of Scots"
Robbie is the latest actress to take on the role of Queen Elizabeth I in "Mary Queen of Scots," in which Saoirse Ronan plays the title character. The movie tackles the story of Mary Stuart's attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth as the Queen of England.
Focus Features, Working Title Film
Upcoming projects
Robbie is rumored to reprise her role as Harley Quinn in an untitled Harley Quinn and Joker project, as well as in play the bad gal in "Suicide Squad 2" and the "Gotham City Sirens."
Warner Bros.
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