Relay (film)

2024 thriller film

Relay

Directed by| David Mackenzie
Screenplay by| Justin Piasecki
Produced by|

* David Mackenzie
* Basil Iwanyk
* Teddy Schwarzman
* Gillian Berrie

Starring|

* Riz Ahmed
* Lily James
* Sam Worthington

Cinematography| Giles Nuttgens
Edited by| Matt Mayer
Music by| Tony Doogan

Production
companies

* Black Bear Pictures
* Thunder Road Films
* Sigma Films

Release date

* September 8, 2024 (2024-09-08) (TIFF)

Running time

| 112 minutes
Country| United States
Language| English

Relay is a 2024 American thriller film written by Justin Piasecki and directed and produced by David Mackenzie. It is set to star Lily James, Riz Ahmed and Sam Worthington.

It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024.

## Synopsis

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Tom (Ahmed) is a secretive "fixer" who brokers payoffs on behalf of corrupt corporations. Sarah (James) is a potential client who may need his protection.[1]

## Cast

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* Riz Ahmed as Tom / Ash
* Lily James as Sarah Grant
* Sam Worthington
* Willa Fitzgerald[2]
* Matthew Maher as Hoffman
* Victor Garber

## Production

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The project was written by Justin Piasecki, originally titled as The Broker, and featured on the 2019 Black List. It is directed by David Mackenzie. The film is produced by Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk, Sigma's Gillian Berrie and Black Bear's Teddy Schwarzman, as well as Mackenzie himself.[3]

### Casting

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In February 2023, Riz Ahmed and Lily James were cast in the film.[4] In April 2023, Sam Worthington was confirmed as a member of the cast, and was pictured on set in New York.[5][6]

### Filming

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Principal photography began in New York in April 2023.[7] Filming locations were also set to include New Jersey.[8][9]

## Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 12 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.8/10.[10]

## References

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1. ^ "Riz Ahmed and Lily James to Star in Thriller 'Relay' for Black Bear, Thunder Road and Sigma". The Wrap. February 17, 2023.
2. ^ Erbland, Kate (September 7, 2024). "David Mackenzie Doesn't Make the Same Film Twice — Nothing Could Thrill His 'Relay' Stars Riz Ahmed and Lily James More". IndieWire. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
3. ^ Anderton, Joe (February 18, 2023). "Star Wars' Riz Ahmed and Downton Abbey's Lily James join thriller movie". Digital Spy. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
4. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 17, 2023). "Riz Ahmed & Lily James To Star In David Mackenzie Thriller 'Relay' For Thunder Road, Sigma & Black Bear: EFM Hot Package". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
5. ^ "Melissa McCarthy & Paapa Essiedu on Set in N.Y.C., Plus Lucy Boynton, Priyanka Chopra and More". People. April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
6. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 24, 2023). "Sam Worthington Joins Riz Ahmed & Lily James In Thriller 'Relay'; Filming Underway In New York & New Jersey". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
7. ^ "The Day in Pictures April 14, 2023". The Times. April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
8. ^ Klawans, Justin (February 17, 2023). "Riz Ahmed & Lily James to Lead Thriller From 'Hell or High Water' Director". Collider. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
9. ^ Relay Start Date Production Listing
10. ^ "Relay". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 12, 2024.

## External links

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* Relay at IMDb

* v
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Films directed by David Mackenzie

* The Last Great Wilderness (2002)
* Young Adam (2003)
* Asylum (2005)
* Hallam Foe (2007)
* Spread (2009)
* Perfect Sense (2011)
* You Instead (2011)
* Starred Up (2013)
* Hell or High Water (2016)
* Outlaw King (2018)
* Relay (2024)
* Fuze (TBA)

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