Luc Besson Sets Next Film `Anna' With Helen Mirren, Luke Evans (Exclusive)
 
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Luc Besson has set his next film.
 
Lionsgate and EuropaCorp are finalizing a co-production deal for Besson's next
action film, which will be titled "Anna."
 
EuropaCorp will produce the film, while Lionsgate will distribute it. The movie
 starts production this November and will be released under Lionsgate's Summit
Entertainment label.
 
The pic stars Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy, and newcomer Sasha
Luss, as Anna.
 
"We are delighted to be reunited with Luc and his EuropaCorp team on another
exciting, action-packed film featuring an A-list cast," said Lionsgate Mpg
chairman Patrick Wachsberger and president of acquisitions and co-productions
Jason Constantine. "Luc is a visionary filmmaker with whom we are proud to
extend our longstanding relationship."
 
Besson directed the Scarlett Johansson-starrer "Lucy" and "Valerian and the
City of a Thousand Planets." He also co-wrote and produced the hit action
franchise "Taken." Marc Shmuger will produce the upcoming project on behalf of
EuropaCorp.
 
 
Regards,
 
Roger

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