Denzel Washington, Christopher McQuarrie team for thriller at Amazon MGM, United Artists

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Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists have greenlit an untitled original thriller starring Denzel Washington, with Christopher McQuarrie set to direct. The script was written by Scott Barkan and Gregg Zehentner. The project has been set for a late 2027 release. United Artists is run by Scott Stuber, and the deal adds another title to what Deadline describes as an already loaded film slate for the company. McQuarrie is known for his work on the Mission: Impossible franchise, while Washington is a two-time Oscar winner.

Why it matters：The package shows Amazon MGM and United Artists continuing to spend on star-driven theatrical projects, part of the broader push by streamers and tech-backed studios into traditional filmmaking talent.

Key points

  • The thriller is untitled and written by Scott Barkan and Gregg Zehentner.
  • It is set for a late 2027 release.
  • United Artists is led by Scott Stuber.

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