Get ready for a thrill ride you won’t forget! In February, Vertigo Entertainment unleashes American Star, a high-octane mystery powered by star power and electrifying twists. Prepare to be captivated in cinemas across the UK and on major digital platforms like Curzon Home Cinema, Apple TV, Amazon, Sky Store, Virgin, YouTube, Rakuten, and Microsoft.
Oscar-nominated Ian McShane (Deadwood, John Wick) delivers a mesmerizing performance as a seasoned assassin whose world spins on a dime. Golden Globe winner Fanny Ardent (The Woman Next Door) adds elegance and depth as a woman with a captivating secret. Nora Arnezeder (Safe House) brings captivating charisma as a young woman entangled in the web of intrigue. And Thomas Kretschmann (Resident Evil) lends his gravitas to a powerful figure with hidden motives.
Visionaries behind the Lens:
Director Gonzalo López-Gallego (Apollo 18) masterfully builds suspense and unveils the story’s hidden layers with precision based on the script by Nacho Faerna (The Ugliest Woman in the World) who crafts a labyrinthine plot packed with clever turns and unexpected revelations.
A Sun-Drenched Twist on the Assassin’s Game:
American Star follows a seasoned assassin tasked with a routine kill on the idyllic island of Fuerteventura. But under the Spanish sun, something shifts. Drawn to the unexpected beauty and alluring whispers of intrigue, he deviates from the plan, setting off a chain reaction of danger and self-discovery.
Before simplicity, there was routine. Before certainty, there was darkness. As the target returns and the past resurfaces, the once clear-cut mission unravels, plunging everyone into a whirlwind of doubt and danger. Can our anti-hero navigate the treacherous shadows and emerge into the light, or will he be consumed by the secrets he unearthed?
Mark your calendars for February 23rd and dive into the heart-pounding twists and turns of American Star. Immerse yourself in the stellar performances, bask in the sun-drenched atmosphere, and unravel the captivating mystery on the big screen or your favorite streaming platform.
