Tyrant (film)
American film
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Tyrant is an upcoming American thriller film written and directed by David Weil in his directorial debut. The film stars Charlize Theron (who also produces the film), Julia Garner, Demi Moore, Paapa Essiedu, Hudson Williams, Omar Apollo, and Nara Smith.
- David Weil
- David Weil
- Cody Behan
- Charlize Theron
- Alex Heineman
- Andrew Rona
- Beth Kono
- A.J. Dix
- David Weil
- Natalie Laine Williams
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| Directed by | David Weil |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
Production
In August 2025, Amazon MGM Studios acquired the rights to David Weil's directorial debut, Tyrant, which he also wrote and will produce.[1]
In October 2025, Charlize Theron came on-board to produce and co-star in the film.[2] In January 2026, Julia Garner joined the cast.[3] In April 2026, Demi Moore was cast in the film.[4][5]
Principal photography began on April 27, 2026, in Los Angeles, with Paapa Essiedu, Hudson Williams, Omar Apollo, and Nara Smith joining the cast.[6]