Aaron Eckhart Action-Thriller ‘Muzzle’ Sells to RLJE (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comBrent Lang Executive Editor RLJE announced today it has acquired North American rights to “Muzzle,” an action thriller starring Aaron Eckhart,from Highland Film Group.
Directed by John Stalberg Jr. (“Crypto”) and based on a script by Carlyle Eubank (“The Signal”) from a story byEubank and Stalberg Jr., the film is set to debut in theaters and will be made available on all rental platforms on Sept.
29. RLJE is a business unit of AMC Networks. It specializes in genre fare such as the Kurt Russell western “Bone Tomahawk” and the Nicolas Cage revenge thriller “Mandy.” “’Muzzle’isa fully charged ride led by a gripping performance from Aaron Eckhart,” said RLJE Film Chief Acquisitions Officer Mark Ward, “We can’t wait to unleash the film to audiences this fall.” “We are thrilled to have Mark and the outstanding team at RLJE come on board to distribute ‘Muzzle.’ They are the perfect partner to introduce this exciting action-packed thriller to audiences in the U.S,” said Highland Film Group CEO Arianne Fraser. “’Muzzle’ is an intense and compelling actioner full of twists and turns – we are so proud to be a part of this fantastic project!” added Highland Film Group COO Delphine Perrier.
Eckhart star as LAPD K-9 officer Jake Rosser who has just witnessed the shocking murder of his dedicated partner by a mysterious assailant.
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