A Talent for Murder (2026 film)
Upcoming film directed by Anton Corbijn
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A Talent for Murder is an upcoming thriller film directed by Anton Corbijn and adapted by Joanna Murray-Smith from her 2014 play Switzerland. It stars Helen Mirren, Alden Ehrenreich and Olivia Cooke.
by Joanna Murray-Smith
- Gabrielle Tana
- Carolyn Marks Blackwood
- Pete Shilaimon
- Mickey Liddell
- Troy Lum
- Andrew Mason
- Jim Robison
- Kurt Martin
- Karl Spoerri
- Joseph Yakob
- Andrea Occhipinti
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| Directed by | Anton Corbijn |
| Screenplay by | Joanna Murray-Smith |
| Based on | Switzerland by Joanna Murray-Smith |
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| Cinematography | Robbie Ryan |
| Edited by | Andrew Hulme |
| Music by | Dickon Hinchliffe |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
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| Language | English |
The film is acheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on October 23, 2026, by Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment.
Premise
A young man travels from New York to Switzerland to try to persuade acclaimed thriller writer Patricia Highsmith to write one final installment of her Tom Ripley series, with his efforts gradually turning more sinister.[1][2]
Cast
- Helen Mirren as Patricia Highsmith
- Alden Ehrenreich as Edward Ridgeway
- Olivia Cooke as Clementine Balfour
- Juliet Stevenson as Peggy
Production
It was announced in April 2023 that Helen Mirren was set to star in the film Switzerland, adapted by Joanna Murray-Smith from her 2014 play with Anton Corbijn serving as director.[3] In March 2024, Alden Ehrenreich joined the cast,[4] with Olivia Cooke and Juliet Stevenson added in January 2025.[5][6]
Filming began in Rome in January 2025, with production also occurring in London and Switzerland.[7]
Release
In June 2026, it was announced that co-producer LD Entertainment would be partnering with Bleecker Street on the American release of the film, now retitled A Talent for Murder, planning to release it sometime in fall that year.[8]
The film is slated to premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.[9]
The film is scheduled for a theatrical release in the United States on October 23, 2026.[10]