The first official look at the Riz Ahmed Relay thriller trailer has been released by Bleecker Street and Black Bear, introducing a suspenseful world of intrigue and danger. Set for a nationwide theater debut on August 22, 2025, the film promises a gripping story involving corruption, secrets, and the race to stay alive.
Diving Into a Shadowy World of Fixers
In the newly unveiled preview, the story explores the lives of “fixers,” brokers who handle clandestine deals between powerful, unethical corporations and whistleblowers threatening to expose them. Lily James takes on the role of a client who, after coming across compromising information by chance, turns to Riz Ahmed’s skilled fixer for help. As the stakes rise, viewers are drawn into a tense partnership where survival means bending the rules.
Cast, Crew, and Plot Insights
Relay is helmed by director David Mackenzie, recognized for his work on “Hell or High Water,” from a script by Justin Piasecki. An ensemble cast supports Ahmed and James, including Sam Worthington, Willa Fitzgerald, Matthew Maher, Helen Eigenberg, Pun Bandhu, Eisa Davis, Purva Bedi, Aaron Woman Weiner, Reed Northtrup, Sasha Sen, Brian O’Neill, and José Báez. The thriller’s narrative centers around whistleblowers, the dangerous dealings of corporations, and those caught in between.
“In Relay, Riz Ahmed plays a world class ‘fixer’ who specializes in brokering lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their ruin,”
reads the film’s official synopsis. —Film’s official synopsis
“He keeps his identity a secret through meticulous planning and always follows an exacting set of rules. But when a message arrives one day from a potential client (Lily James) needing his protection just to stay alive, the rules quickly start to change.”
—Film’s official synopsis
Anticipation Builds for Theatrical Release
With a complex plot centered on risk, secrets, and shifting loyalties, the Relay thriller aims to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The presence of high-profile talents like Riz Ahmed, Lily James, and Sam Worthington, combined with a powerful supporting cast, has generated significant anticipation. As the release date approaches, fans can expect more details and reveals from the production led by Bleecker Street and contributions from producers and writers like David Mackenzie and Justin Piasecki. All eyes are set on how this story of fixers and whistleblowers will unfold when Relay arrives in theaters in August 2025.
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