Miles Teller, Eddie Redmayne Circle Spy Thriller

Doug Liman’s next spy thriller is gathering momentum as Miles Teller and Eddie Redmayne enter talks to play mismatched CIA agents in “Star One.”

Reports indicate the project will head to the Cannes market with CAA launching sales, a move that signals confidence in the package before cameras even roll. Liman directs from a script by David Coggeshall, and the setup alone offers a strong commercial hook: two very different operatives forced into the same mission, with Teller and Redmayne potentially supplying the contrast that premise demands.

The early pitch is simple and strong: a director with action credentials, two sought-after actors, and a spy story built on tension between opposites.

The film also extends Liman’s recent run of fast-moving, high-concept work. The director recently wrapped the AI thriller “Bitcoin,” according to the source summary, and now appears to be shifting back into espionage territory that fits his track record. That matters in Cannes, where buyers often respond to recognizable talent, a clear genre lane, and a concept that travels well across markets.

Much of the project still sits in the dealmaking stage, and no final casting announcement has been confirmed in the source material. Even so, the combination of Liman, Teller, and Redmayne gives the film immediate visibility in a crowded market. Sources suggest that kind of package can shape buyer interest quickly, especially when the premise promises star chemistry as much as action.

What happens next will likely depend on how those talks progress and how buyers respond once “Star One” reaches Cannes. If the package closes as expected, the film could move from market launch to production with real speed. For studios and financiers, that makes this more than another development item; it is an early test of whether star-driven spy thrillers still cut through in a market that rewards familiar genres with a fresh angle.