Cleaner is an upcoming British action thriller film directed by Martin Campbell, written by Simon Uttley, Paul Andrew Williams, and Matthew Orton, and starring Daisy Ridley. Sebastien Raybaud and Callum Grant are producers for Anton.

Cleaner
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMartin Campbell
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyEigil Bryld
Edited by
  • Jim Page
  • Cheryl Potter
Music byTom Hodge
Production
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Distributed byQuiver Distribution
Release date
  • 21 February 2025 (2025-02-21)
Country
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on 21 February 2025.

Synopsis

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When activists take over an energy company’s annual gala held at the Shard in London, some more radical members of their group take hostages and threaten to blow up the building if police intervene.[1] A dishonorably discharged but highly trained ex-soldier, who works as the building's window cleaner, attempts to save the hostages when she learns one of them is her older brother.

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Production

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The film is directed by Martin Campbell and is being produced by Anton, with Sebastien Raybaud and Callum Grant as producers.[2]

Casting

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In May 2023, Daisy Ridley was confirmed in the lead role.[3] Later that month, Clive Owen joined the cast.[4] In October 2023, Taz Skylar joined the cast.[5]

Filming

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Principal photography was reported by Screen Daily to have started in London in September 2023.[6] First look images from Ridley filming in London appeared in the media in October 2023.[7]

Release

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Sky Original Film acquired the rights to the film with plans for an early 2025 release on Sky Cinema.[8] The film is scheduled to be released on 21 February 2025.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Goodfellow, Melanie (12 May 2023). "Daisy Ridley To Star In High-Wire Action-Thriller 'Cleaner' Set "On The Side Of The Shard", Western Europe's Tallest Building; Anton Launches Hot Package For Cannes Market". Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  2. ^ Booth, Ned (12 May 2023). "Cleaner': Daisy Ridley To Star In Martin Campbell's Skyscraper Actioner At The Cannes Market". The Playlist. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  3. ^ Khomami, Nadia (12 May 2023). "The Shard to provide backdrop in Daisy Ridley thriller". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  4. ^ Ravindran, Manori (18 May 2023). "Clive Owen Joins Daisy Ridley in London-Set Action Thriller 'Cleaner' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  5. ^ Kroll, Justin (11 October 2023). "'One Piece' Breakout Taz Skylar Joins Daisy Ridley In 'Cleaner'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  6. ^ "2023 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates, strike status". screendaily.com. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  7. ^ Cooper, Brenna (9 October 2023). "First look at Daisy Ridley's new movie Cleaner". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  8. ^ Tabbara, Mona (24 September 2024). "'Cleaner' starring Daisy Ridley picked up for UK-Ireland by Sky (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Media Business Insight.
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (3 December 2024). "Quiver Distribution Acquires Action-Thriller 'Cleaner' Starring Daisy Ridley & Clive Owen". Deadline Hollywood.
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