Aaron Pierre Starrer ‘Fairytale in New York’ Lands at Netflix

Netflix has won a competitive bid for Fairytale in New York, an action-thriller starring Aaron Pierre and directed by Jalmari Helander. The deal brings Lionsgate and Helander back to work with Netflix after War Machine, while giving Pierre another leading role in a Netflix film.

Set on Christmas Eve in New York City, the story follows an unassuming cab driver who seeks vengeance after a priceless gift intended for his estranged son is stolen. The original screenplay is by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani; Beau Flynn and Kevin King Templeton will produce, with the writers also serving as executive producers.