Angelina Jolie steps into the lead role for the highly anticipated Angelina Jolie gangster thriller movie, as production has officially kicked off for ‘Sunny.’ The film places Jolie at the center of a dark, suspenseful narrative, set in a dangerous underworld where survival and family come before all else.
Jolie Cast as Fierce Protector in Intense Underworld Setting
Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie has begun filming for ‘Sunny,’ where she portrays a hardened gangster determined to shield her children and herself from an abusive drug kingpin. After a life-altering incident, the character must devise a swift and permanent escape, bringing the stakes higher than ever.
“a female gangster who fights to protect her sons — and herself — from an abusive drug kingpin. But when a devastating event occurs, she only has a matter of hours to plot their permanent escape.”
The production is being helmed by director Eva Sørhaug with a script crafted by William Day Frank. According to reports, the movie is positioned as a dark and gripping thriller, following in the footsteps of classic mafia stories.
“in the spirit of classic mafia films.”
Production Team Praises Jolie’s Powerful Performance
Mark Fasano, a producer at Nickel City Pictures, spoke about Jolie’s transformation for the demanding lead role, noting both the intensity she brings to the character and the film’s emotional themes.
“People are going to be shocked by what [Angelina] brings with this riveting character. This violent world that Eva and Angelina have crafted is grounded in survival and family led by a mother doing anything and everything within her power to protect her two boys.”
– Mark Fasano, Nickel City Pictures
Another producer, Nathan Klingher from Gramercy Park Media, highlighted Jolie’s commitment and the remarkable collaboration between the director and lead actress.
“Angelina has made this role uniquely her own. Strong, character-driven thrillers like this are rare, and the attention to detail that she and Eva have brought to the film is impressive to watch.”
– Nathan Klingher, Gramercy Park Media
Anticipation Grows for Jolie’s Return to Thrillers
As cameras roll on ‘Sunny,’ anticipation continues to build around Angelina Jolie’s bold performance in this gangster thriller. The film, backed by producer Mark Fasano and director Eva Sørhaug, is poised to deliver a tense story centered on survival and maternal determination, promising a fresh addition to the legacy of impactful underworld dramas. Audiences and fans of Angelina Jolie are eager to see how she redefines her talents in this demanding and transformative role.
