Maisie Williams Thriller ‘Ignition’ Sells to U.K. and Other Territories for WestEnd (EXCLUSIVE)
Maisie Williams stars in the thriller 'Ignition,' which has secured international sales for WestEnd Films. The film, directed by James Erskine, follows a woman who must navigate a dangerous situation involving a bomb in her car. It has received positive responses from buyers at Cannes, highlighting its unique premise and Williams' performance.
- ▪WestEnd Films has closed multiple international sales on 'Ignition,' starring Maisie Williams.
- ▪The film follows Sylvie Johnson, who is forced to follow a terrorist's instructions after being informed of a bomb in her car.
- ▪It was shot using a 'live cinema' approach to enhance immediacy and authenticity.
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Home Film Global May 26, 2026 7:00am PT Maisie Williams Thriller ‘Ignition’ Sells to U.K. and Other Territories for WestEnd (EXCLUSIVE) By Alex Ritman Plus Icon Alex Ritman @alexritman Latest ‘Paddington 4’: Armando Iannucci to Write Bear’s Next Movie, ‘Paddington in Peru’ Director Dougal Wilson in Talks to Return (EXCLUSIVE) 5 hours ago Boots Riley Says Cannes Didn’t Pick ‘I Love Boosters’ or ‘Sorry to Bother You’ and Chose ‘The Idol’ Over ‘I’m a Virgo’: ‘They Just Don’t Like My Stuff. All Good’ 1 day ago Barbra Streisand Sends Thank You Video Message to Cannes Film Festival for Honorary Palme: ‘Merci Beaucoup and Vive La Cinema!’ 3 days ago See All Maisie Williams in 'Ignition,' copyright NBF Studio 1.
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