Teyonah Parris joins Denzel Washington in Christopher McQuarrie thriller

Teyonah Parris has been cast to star opposite Denzel Washington in an untitled thriller directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The project is being produced for Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists.

Written by Scott Barkan and Gregg Zehentner, the film follows a former police detective serving a life sentence who is diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Upon receiving compassionate release with six months to live, the detective attempts to reconnect with an estranged daughter and a grandson he never knew existed. However, his past continues to threaten his attempt to make amends.

The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 1, 2027. Parris, known for her roles in WandaVision and They Cloned Tyrone, joins the production following her recent work in Matchbox: The Movie.