Bleecker Street has secured the US distribution rights to the psychological thriller NDA, starring Rachel Zegler, Penn Badgley, and Amy Ryan, as production continues in New York. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Audrey Ellis Fox and is based on her original screenplay, which was included on the 2024 Black List of acclaimed unproduced scripts.
Plot and Cast Details
Zegler plays Dana, a woman navigating what the film describes as "a maddening day of mediation for an office harassment claim she filed." The official logline adds: "As the clock ticks towards an immutable deadline, she questions the price of her silence, sanity and the truth." Badgley and Ryan co-star in undisclosed roles, adding to the film's intense narrative.
Director's Vision and Producer Comments
Ellis Fox expressed her enthusiasm for the project following the acquisition. She said, "I'm thrilled to be collaborating with Rachel, Penn, Amy, Bleecker and the rest of this exceptional team to bring my film to screen." She added, "'NDA' is a story about power and perception, and it's incredibly exciting to work with partners who so fiercely believe in its vision." Bleecker Street CEO Kent Sanderson also praised the screenplay: "'NDA' was one of the best scripts I've read and is exactly the kind of bold, filmmaker-driven cinema we're passionate about championing." Sanderson added, "Audrey is a tremendous talent, and we're honored to collaborate with her and the equally talented Rachel to bring this story to life."
Production Team
The film is produced by Jared Ian Goldman and Zola Elgart Glassman for Mighty Engine, Keith Calder and Jess Wu Calder for SNOOT, Caitlin Gold for Tanbark Pictures, and Daniel Ginsberg for In the Cut Productions. Ellis Fox will also serve as an executive producer alongside Sanderson and other members of the production team.
Cast Backgrounds
NDA adds to Zegler's growing slate following her acclaimed performances on screen and stage, including her role in West Side Story and the upcoming Snow White. Badgley is known for his roles in You and Gossip Girl, while Ryan has appeared in The Wire and Gone Baby Gone. The film continues to expand their diverse film and television careers.
