Aaron Pierre And ‘Sisu’ Director Jalmari Helander Team on Action Thriller ‘Fairytale In New York’ From Netflix And Lionsgate

Netflix will distribute the action thriller *Fairytale in New York*, starring Aaron Pierre and directed by Jalmari Helander, with Lionsgate producing. The project was secured by Netflix after a competitive auction and brings together collaborators from Helander’s *Sisu* films and his upcoming *John Rambo* prequel.

Set on Christmas Eve in New York City, the film follows an unassuming cab driver who sets out on a relentless quest for vengeance after his estranged son’s priceless gift is stolen. Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani wrote the original screenplay; Beau Flynn and Kevin King Templeton will produce, with Scott Sheldon, Haines and Noshirvani as executive producers.