Jude Law is preparing to take on an action-heavy role unlike anything fans have seen from him before. The acclaimed actor has officially signed on to headline a new thriller centered around a getaway driver, a project that promises high-speed chases while keeping its focus firmly on character-driven storytelling. The film is being written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Zach Baylin and will be produced under Law’s own banner, Riff Raff Entertainment.
The project was unveiled during the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where producers Ben Jackson and Katie Sinclair shared the first details about the upcoming feature. While the film is still in the early stages of development, the team believes it will showcase a completely different side of Jude Law’s acting career.
Jude Law Steps Into An Action-Focused Role
According to the filmmakers, the untitled movie follows a getaway driver whose seemingly straightforward mission becomes increasingly complicated as obstacles continue to stand in his way. While specific story details are still being kept under wraps, the producers suggested that the film will blend thrilling action sequences with a strong emotional core rather than relying solely on spectacle.
Speaking about the project during its announcement, Ben Jackson said, “We’ve got a film idea about a getaway driver who wants to get from A to B to C, and there’s a lot of things in his way.” Although the premise sounds simple on paper, the creative team hinted that the screenplay expands into something much more layered than a traditional chase thriller.
Katie Sinclair also explained why the project represents a fresh direction for both the actor and the production company. She said, “I think it’s really exciting because Jude hasn’t really done action like that before. I think it’s a real example of his range as an actor, but also for us as a company. It moves us into a much bigger scale of project, but it still feels very character driven and anchored.”
Zach Baylin Reunites With Jude Law
The screenplay is being written by Zach Baylin, whose recent work has made him one of Hollywood’s most sought-after writers. Baylin earned an Academy Award nomination for King Richard and has since continued building an impressive résumé with projects including The Order and Netflix’s Black Rabbit. His ability to combine emotional storytelling with suspense appears to have made him the ideal choice for the new thriller.
The idea reportedly grew out of the collaboration between Baylin and Law during the making of The Order. That film featured several elaborate car chase sequences, which inspired discussions about developing an entirely new action project built around driving. Jackson revealed how those conversations eventually turned into a feature screenplay.
He said, “Yeah, it came out of ‘The Order,’ because we had car chases in that as well, and Jude was having a lot of fun doing that, and then we brainstormed an idea, and Zach has now written a really great script.” The producers also confirmed that Baylin is currently developing a separate television series alongside Riff Raff Entertainment, extending their creative partnership beyond the upcoming film.
Riff Raff Entertainment Expands Its Ambitions
For Riff Raff Entertainment, the untitled thriller marks an important step toward producing larger-scale commercial projects. While the company has largely focused on character-driven stories, this film allows it to explore the action genre without losing the emotional depth that has become central to its identity.
Katie Sinclair believes Jude Law’s casting immediately distinguishes the project from many other action films currently in development. She explained, “Having Jude star in it sets it apart from other movies in the genre, and so we’re always looking for the best in class, most distinctive version of each genre.” That philosophy, she suggested, remains at the heart of every project the company chooses to develop.
Although the film does not yet have an official title, director or release timeline, the announcement has already generated interest thanks to the combination of Jude Law and Zach Baylin. As production moves forward, more details regarding the supporting cast and filming schedule are expected to be revealed. For now, the project stands out as an intriguing opportunity for Law to explore a genre that audiences have rarely associated with his career, while giving fans a fresh look at one of Britain’s most versatile actors.
