Matilda Lutz, Suzanne Clément, Holt McCallany and Fernanda Urrejola Star in Nicolas Bary’s Futuristic Thriller ‘Increase’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Nicolas Bary is set to direct a futuristic thriller titled 'Increase,' featuring an international cast including Matilda Lutz and Holt McCallany. The film follows Genie, a professional runner who faces life-altering challenges after an accident and explores themes of transhumanism and obsession with human performance. Filming is scheduled to begin in Canada in 2027, with the screenplay co-written by Bary and others.
- ▪The film stars Matilda Lutz as Genie, a runner whose life changes dramatically due to an accident.
- ▪Genie is fitted with advanced prosthetics that enhance her athletic abilities, raising questions about her accident's nature.
- ▪The screenplay incorporates elements of psychological thriller and body horror, reflecting on modern technology's impact on humanity.
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Home Film Global May 16, 2026 5:33am PT Matilda Lutz, Suzanne Clément, Holt McCallany and Fernanda Urrejola Star in Nicolas Bary’s Futuristic Thriller ‘Increase’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Elsa Keslassy Plus Icon Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent @elsakeslassy Latest Guillaume Canet and Marion Cotillard’s Cult Thriller ‘Karma’ Earns 6-Minute Cannes Ovation 15 hours ago Isabelle Huppert on the Mystery of Asghar Farhadi’s ‘Parallel Tales,’ Cannes and Why ‘Hollywood Remains Hollywood’ 1 day ago Noomi Rapace, Maryam Touzani to Star in Nabil Ayouch’s Psychological Thriller ‘Run, With No Tears’ as Films Boutique Boards Sales (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago See All Nicolas Bary (“Trouble at Timpetill”) is gearing up for his next feature, “Increase,” an English-language futuristic thriller starring an…
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