Charlize Theron Set To Star In Baltasar Kormákur’s Original Thriller Apex Amid Upcoming The Old Guard Sequel; Reports

As an obsessed fan, I’d put it this way: I’m beyond thrilled about the upcoming project that Jeremy Robbins has penned down. This script is a mesmerizing fusion of “Free Solo” and “Silence of the Lambs.” It follows the heart-pounding journey of a skilled rock climber who finds himself pursued in the untamed wilderness. I can hardly contain my excitement as Theron, Dawn Olmstead, Beth Kono, and AJ Dix from their innovative new media company bring this thrilling tale to life on the big screen.

Kormákur will additionally produce the project through his company, RVK Productions. The team from Chernin Entertainment – Ian Bryce, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and David Ready – will also take on producer roles.

In the current market, Apex’s production stands out. Typically, studios opt for projects with an abundance of attached stars. However, Netflix acquired the script solely due to its compelling narrative. Theron and Kormákur were subsequently cast based on their reading of the script, and they both expressed interest in joining the project according to Deadline.

In an industry saturated with follow-ups, Apex distinguishes itself as a captivating new tale that draws in top professionals. Kormákur’s latest production, Touch, has earned widespread acclaim, boasting a 93% positive criticism score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Charlize Theron’s project lineup with Netflix 

Charlize Theron has previously collaborated with Netflix, featuring in “The School for Good and Evil” and “The Old Guard.” Her performances in these productions brought her numerous award nominations and critical acclaim. Excited fans are looking forward to updates regarding the production status of “The Old Guard 2,” which is currently undergoing post-production but has yet to be released.

Theron has recently featured in “Fast X” and is expected to appear in its upcoming installment, “Fast X: Part 2”. Furthermore, she’s slated to collaborate with Justin Lin on the heist thriller “Two for the Money”, which will also star Daniel Craig for Apple Original Films.

Taron Theron was up for a part in the abandoned prequel series of “Friday the 13th” at Crystal Lake. However, the deal collapsed when Bryan Fuller departed from the showrunning position. Notably, Taron is managed by Creative Artists Agency (CAA), while Kormákur is under Range’s representation.