Collider is thrilled to bring you an exclusive first look at the trailer and poster for the upcoming action-packed thrillerParadox Effect. Set to hit digital platforms on September 24, this intense narrative promises to deliver heart-pounding excitement, gripping performances, and a storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Directed byScott Weintrob(Apple TV+’sHome, Netflix’sFastest Car, andRihanna’sSavage x Fenty),Paradox Effectfeatures a gripping script written bySamuel Bartlett,Andrea Iervolino, andFerdinando Dell’Omo. The story centers on Karina, played byOlga Kurylenko, an innocent woman thrust into a desperate situation when her young daughter is kidnapped by a dangerous kingpin, portrayed by the legendaryHarvey Keitel.
In a race against time, Karina teams up with a corrupt Interpol agent, whose son is also being held hostage. Together, they hatch a daring plan to rip off various criminals to raise the ransom needed to save their children. With only one hour to pull off the plan and rescue their offspring, the stakes are higher than ever.The film premiered at the Rome Film Festival, generating buzzfor its intense plot and dynamic performances.
Paradox Effectbrings together a stellar ensemble cast, includingOliver Trevena,Alice Astons, and the iconic Keitel, an Oscar and Golden Globe nominee known for his roles inLansky,The Irishman,The Painted Bird,Isle of Dogs, and more recently in the seriesMikeandNational Treasure: Edge of History.Kurylenko, a Ukrainian-born actress, has impressed audiences with her performances inBlack Widow,The Death of Stalin,Oblivion,Seven Psychopaths,To the Wonder,Quantum of Solace, andHitman. She has also appeared in Starz’s seriesMagic Cityand will next be seen inMarvel’sThunderbolts*.
Who’s Behind ‘Paradox Effect’?
“It’s thrilling in and of itself just to bring Harvey and Olga together and have them play off each other in this intense thriller that pulls no punches,” said Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment’s CEO, Iervolino, at the time the project was announced.Richard Salvatore, head of production for ILBE, added, “As ILBE’s newly tapped head of production, I am excited that this is our first film of our 2023 eight-picture slate. Working with a legend like Harvey for a third time is amazing.”
Paradox Effectwill be available to rent or buy on digital platforms starting September 24. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on upcoming releases. you’re able to watch the trailer forParadox Effectabove and check out the poster below.
