A new thriller is taking shape, and it’s already drawing attention. Charlie Plummer has joined Angelina Jolie in Sunny, a dark, emotionally charged film currently in production. Directed by Norwegian filmmaker Eva Sørhaug (Tokyo Vice, Yellowjackets), the story blends mafia-inspired tension with a modern survival narrative.
Plot Details
Sunny centers on a female gangster, played by Jolie, who fights to protect her sons and herself from an abusive drug kingpin. After a devastating event, she has only hours to plan their escape. The story promises tension, urgency, and themes of survival and resilience.
Creative Team
The screenplay is written by William Day Frank, who developed the story with Sørhaug. The film is backed by Gramercy Park Media, A Higher Standard, and Nickel City Pictures. Jolie also serves as a producer. Nathan Klingher, Mark Fasano, and Jeffrey Greenstein are producing, while Sørhaug takes on executive producer duties. A Higher Standard is handling global sales, with WME Independent co-repping domestic distribution.
Charlie Plummer’s Career Highlights
Plummer’s casting adds depth to the project. He recently starred in The Long Walk for Lionsgate, based on Stephen King’s novel, alongside Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson. Before that, he appeared in The Return with Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche, a drama inspired by Homer’s Odyssey.
He first gained attention for his role in Andrew Haigh’s Lean on Pete (A24), which earned him a British Independent Film Award nomination and the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the Venice Film Festival. He also featured in Ridley Scott’s All the Money in the World and recently wrapped My New Friend Jim, a dark comedy with Rob Lowe and Keith David.
Conclusion
With Angelina Jolie leading the cast and Eva Sørhaug irecting, Sunny is shaping up to be a gripping thriller. It blends mafia-inspired storytelling with raw emotional stakes. Charlie Plummer’s involvement adds intrigue, especially given his history of powerful performances in both indie and studio films.
As production moves forward, Sunny stands out as one of the most anticipated thrillers on the horizon.
