Alec Baldwin launches a production company with Anjul Nigam, the first “False Awakening” project will be on sale at the Cannes market

Exclusive: Alec Baldwin collaborates with veteran actor and producer Angel NigamGray’s anatomy) Create the film and television production company Persona Entertainment, whose first project will be on sale at the future Cannes market.

Baldwin and Nigam were among the producers. OxideThe film, production of which was halted last year when director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a bullet fired from a firearm containing a live urn.

Baldwin Persona in the first project, a psychological thriller, is to be played and produced by a producer false awakeningOf a person whose day-to-day nightmares interfere with daily life. Baldwin plays a psychologist who forces a man to use his higher powers to confront the past and prevent his life from plunging into violent psychosis.

Writer and director Benjamin Thomson (forgotten bay). Nigami will be the producer and will have a supporting role. Robert Menzies (ᲡNew end of the road) is also managed under their Zed Filmworks banner. Amp International will begin worldwide sales in Cannes.

Principal shooting for the film will begin in the United States this summer.

Baldwin lives after his daydream Oxide Tragedy when he was given a loaded gun and accidentally shot Hutchins, who died of his wound. Baldwin starred in the unfinished film.

Three months ago, the Hutchins family filed a lawsuit against Baldwin, the film’s producers, his other producers and other key team members. Baldwin denied responsibility for the fatal shooting and subsequently sought to reimburse himself through his own arbitration.

In April, the New Mexico Department of the Environment imposed a maximum fine on Rust Movie Productions for failing to properly follow safety instructions. The company disagrees with the conclusion and said it would appeal.

false awakening This is one of the first new projects Baldwin announced after the tragedy, although he has starred in many films since then.

Baldwin and Nigam also collaborated Oxide Director Joel Souza Crown Vic On which they both were producers and will play in future features supercell Y 97 minutesNigami is the executive producer of both images.

We’re told Baldwin’s existing banner is El Dorado Pictures, a production company Oxide, Wick crown, and laughs GameHe will not work on future film and television projects, but will focus on podcasts and publications. The company previously had a deal with ABC Studios, but the deal expired.

30 rocks Y Left Star Baldwin said today of his association with Nigam: “I have enjoyed producing with Angel Nigam for several years. It brings to the table a rare combination of skills that advance the process and what makes me part of it ”.

Nigam commented: “Alec and I complement each other perfectly and I couldn’t be more honored to partner with him. This is exciting false awakeningA film dedicated to the classics such as ზ The tourist Y baby rosemaryBe our first production “.

Amplifier James Norry added of the project: “False awakening is a real condition. And this is the theme of nightmares. Ben has created a terrifyingly compelling setting for a lesser-known situation that has all the hallmarks of a classic. We are happy to be part of the team. “

Norrie, Stephen Foreht and Steve Straka will executive produce, while Esther Egg and Matt Taylor will co-produce.

Baldwin is represented by ICM. Nigam is managed by Ellis Talent Agency and DiSante Frank & Co.