Charlize Theron is in final talks to star in the Netflix thriller 'Apex,' with Baltasar Kormákur directing. The film, written by Jeremy Robbins, follows a rock climber being hunted in the wild.
Netflix's new thriller 'Apex' gains momentum as Charlize Theron and Baltasar Kormákur enter final negotiations. Theron will star, and Kormákur will direct. Jeremy Robbins wrote the script, described as Free Solo meets Silence of the Lambs.
The story follows a rock climber who finds herself being hunted in the wild. Theron will produce through her newly launched media company, along with Dawn Olmstead, Beth Kono, and AJ Dix. Kormákur will produce through RVK Productions, and Ian Bryce will join. Chernin Entertainment's Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and David Ready will also produce.
'Apex' is unique in today's industry climate. Netflix executives were impressed by the script and bought it with only producers attached. Theron and Kormákur were the first choices for their roles, and both committed after reading the script. This project stands out as an original story attracting top talent amid a sea of sequels.
Theron is familiar with Netflix, having starred in several of its films. Her roles include 'The School of Good and Evil,' 'The Old Guard,' and its upcoming sequel 'The Old Guard 2.'
What is the plot of 'Apex'?
'Apex' follows a rock climber who finds herself being hunted in the wild, written by Jeremy Robbins.
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