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Bleecker Street Acquires David Mackenzie’s Thriller ‘Relay’ Starring Riz Ahmed, Lily James and Sam Worthington


Riz Ahmed's thriller 'Relay' has been snapped up by Bleecker Street for release in the U.S. sometime next year.

In Relay, Ahmed plays Tom, a world class “fixer” who specializes in brokering lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their ruin. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Bleecker Street also recently snapped up North American rights to Scott McGehee and David Siegel’s drama The Friend, starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and Bing the Great Dane. Relay ‘s deal was negotiated by Bleecker Street’s Kent Sanderson and Avy Eschenasy with UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance on behalf of the filmmakers.

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