In a compelling casting combo, Michael C. Hall has joined Noomi Rapace and Past Lives breakout Teo Yoo in the upcoming espionage action thriller Stratagem.
The film will be directed by novelist turned filmmaker Michael Idov ( The Humorist , Jetlag ) and scripted by Michael and Lily Idov, the writing duo behind the German spy series hit Deutschland 89 and the recent Cannes title Leto , also starring Yoo. It is being produced by Oscar-nominee David Lancaster ( Whiplash , Drive ) and Matt Leipzig ( I See You , Joyland ).
Production on Strategem is set to begin at the start of 2026. At the ongoing American Film Market in Los Angeles, Highland Film Group is handling international sales, while CAA Media Finance is repping U.S. rights.
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