Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo are set to collaborate as soon as extra on the characteristic movie Heist of Benin, marking their first director actor reunion since Selma.

The venture was unveiled Tuesday throughout Canal+’s presentation in Paris. Selection reviews that the screenplay is written by Jesse Quiñones and that the movie is positioned as “a thriller that intertwines artwork, love and restitution.” Oyelowo will star and produce below his Yoruba Saxon banner.

The pairing has been years within the making. Oyelowo stated the story lastly aligned with what he and DuVernay had been searching for creatively.

“Ava and I’ve been on the lookout for the suitable story to inform collectively once more. Heist of Benin is that story,” he stated. “It’s thrilling and high-powered with deeply resonant themes that matter to us each.”

DuVernay additionally mirrored on the importance of returning to work with Oyelowo.

“Reuniting with David on this means feels full circle.”

The movie has attracted sturdy backing from its companions. Studiocanal and Canal+ management emphasised DuVernay’s match for the fabric and the relevance of the story’s themes.

“We’re delighted in reuniting this dynamic inventive duo on Heist of Benin and can’t consider a greater filmmaker than Ava to carry this charming, well timed, heist-thriller to life,” stated Anna Marsh, CEO of Studiocanal and Canal+’s chief content material officer and deputy CEO.

Heist of Benin will even be produced by Steve Richards and Jake Katofsky of Endurance Media, alongside Lisa Bruce for Yoruba Saxon and Quiñones. Additional particulars on casting and manufacturing have but to be introduced.