Production has begun on the new film Sunny, a crime thriller starring and produced by Oscar winner Angelina Jolie. Tapping into the growing anticipation for Angelina Jolie crime thriller Sunny, the film takes shape under Norwegian director Eva Sørhaug, with backing from Gramercy Park Media, A Higher Standard, and Nickel City Pictures.
Jolie Tackles Complex Role in High-Stakes Story
In Sunny, Jolie plays a formidable female gangster fighting to protect her sons and herself from a violent drug kingpin. According to the film’s plot outline,
“Follows a female gangster (Jolie) 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.”
This suspenseful narrative positions Jolie as the matriarch at the center of a dangerous world where family and survival are intertwined.
Director Eva Sørhaug Brings Experience from Acclaimed Series
Eva Sørhaug, recognized for her work on gripping shows such as Yellowjackets, the second season of Michael Mann’s Tokyo Vice on HBO, and the Showtime adaptation of the Swedish film Let The Right One In, leads the project. Sørhaug’s direction is expected to deliver a tense, emotionally grounded experience that mirrors the peril and determination inherent in Jolie’s character.
Creative Team and Industry Support
The script for Sunny was written by William Day Frank, based on a story devised with Sørhaug herself. Joining Jolie on the production side are Nathan Klingher of Gramercy Park Media, Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures, and Jeffrey Greenstein from A Higher Standard, collaborating with Choice Films. Sørhaug also serves as executive producer, with Higher Standard handling global sales, while WME Independent co-represents domestic distribution.
Nickel City’s Mark Fasano emphasized the impact of Jolie’s performance, stating,
“People are going to be shocked by what she 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, Producer
Upcoming Projects and Broader Influence
In addition to Sunny, Angelina Jolie continues expanding her acting and producing portfolio. She stars in Alice Winocour’s fashion drama Couture, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and appears in Marc Forster’s holiday-themed thriller Anxious People, where she shares the screen with Aime Lou Wood. Jolie also revisits the spy genre with Doug Liman in The Initiative, marking another collaboration following their earlier success with Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
Significance and What’s Ahead
Sunny represents a major addition to the current wave of crime thrillers, spotlighting themes of resilience, maternal tenacity, and the stakes of escaping violence. With Angelina Jolie in the lead and Eva Sørhaug at the helm, the project is poised to draw attention from both critics and audiences, while reinforcing the talents of its accomplished creative team. As production continues, more updates and insights are expected, further fueling anticipation for the release of Angelina Jolie crime thriller Sunny.
