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

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/aaron-pierre-starrer-fairytale-in-new-york-lands-at-netflix/
- Published: 2026-11-13T20:22:56+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T21:50:17+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/aaron-pierre-fairytale-in-new-york-netflix-lionsgate-1236754634/
- Topics: Entertainment, TV

## Key points

- Netflix acquired the action-thriller after a competitive bid.
- Aaron Pierre plays a cab driver seeking vengeance.
- Jalmari Helander directs the Christmas Eve story.

## Summary

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.

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