Two-time Oscar winner Magnusson is producing the movie alongside British music star and Britain’s Acquired Expertise Choose Alesha Dixon, in addition to actor-producer Theresa Godly (Bridgerton, Legislation & Order) and Joyce Allen from Ladies in Movie & Tv Ohio.
The Danish producer is greatest identified for his Academy Award-winning shorts Election Night time (1998) and Helium (2013).
His latest quick movie, written and directed by Phil Dunn, follows the wrongful detainment of a dancer by a police officer and shortly transforms right into a “a surreal epiphany of poetry, music and dance, forcing them to confront their shared humanity and the unseen forces that form them.”
Filming is ready to kick off shortly in Cleveland, Ohio, with hopes for a premiere on the 2026 Cannes Movie Pageant earlier than its Academy Award and BAFTA marketing campaign.
LaFleur, a rising star based mostly in L.A., has appeared within the likes of Speakeasy, Wild West Chronicles and The Night time Passenger. On stage, he has simply accomplished a sold-out Hollywood run reverse Alretha Thomas (That is Us) in A Woman’s Guilt Journey.
“This can be a dream come true.” LaFleur mentioned. “Fireplace Lily is well timed and stunningly distinctive. I’m ecstatic to be a part of this venture and the world-class crew bringing it to life so near my hometown.”
Dunn added: “Al’s expertise and display screen presence blew the crew away; I might see instantly why he’s a rising star. I’m so thrilled to have him be part of the household and I’m wanting ahead to working intently with him as we carry Fireplace Lily to life.”