Maisie Williams of Game of Thrones stars in the upcoming high concept thriller Ignition, and Variety reports that the film has secured distribution deals in multiple territories, including the U.K. (Signature Entertainment), Spain (Twelve Oaks), the Middle East (Falcon Films), CIS & Baltics (Arna Media), and Eastern Europe and Israel (Forum Film). WestEnd Films represents the international rights, and additional negotiations are currently underway.
What is Ignition about?
The set-up for Ignition is reminiscent of the action classic Speed, but on a smaller scale. Williams takes on the role of Sylvie Johnson, whose drive to London is thrown into chaos when an anonymous caller informs her that a bomb has been planted in her car. Trapped and cut off from any outside help, Sylvie is forced to follow the terrorist’s instructions, her every move watched, and with no choice but to deliver the ticking bomb to its target — the Royal Albert Hall. As the clock counts down, she must confront her deepest secrets, use all her wits to survive and uncover why, of all people, she’s been entangled in this elaborate terror plot. It also sounds like something Alfred Hitchcock could have had fun with.
Now in post-production, the film is directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker James Erskine (Copa 71, Billie). Williams is joined in the cast by Rohan Nedd (Harry Wild), Lovi Poe (Flower of Evil), Sophie Stanton (The Killing Kind), and Rory Kinnear (Men).
Erskine produces alongside Victoria Gregory, Sean Sorensen, Adriel Thomas, Jason Maza, and Mark Stewart. Ignition is coming our way from New Black Films (under their New Bright Films label), Playhouse Pictures, and Sharp House, in association with Royal Viking Entertainment, Epic EV Studios, Vectorscope Films, and C’est Lovi Productions.
Williams is an executive producer on the project, as are Michael Safai, Montgomery Blencowe, Jon Levin, Randy Jones Toll, Steven J. Toll, Ian Sharp, and Pat Wintersgill.
What has been said about Ignition?
Maya Amsellem, managing director of WestEnd Films, provided the following statement: “The response to Ignition in Cannes has been fantastic. Buyers immediately connected with the film’s high-concept premise, innovative execution and edge-of-your-seat tension. James has crafted a uniquely immersive thriller, and Maisie delivers an incredible performance at its centre. We’re thrilled with the momentum the film has generated at the market.“
Erskine used what’s described as a “live cinema” approach to shoot the film, aiming to “capture the action with maximum immediacy and authenticity.” Ignition was filmed in real locations and on live roads with pre-rigged, remotely operated multi-camera systems.
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