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Charlize Theron Joins Culinary Drama 'Tyrant' at Amazon

10/31/2025

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Charlize Theron is finalizing negotiations to star in and produce the Amazon MGM Studios film Tyrant, directed by David Weil.
The project emerged from a bidding war as Theron's involvement fast-tracks it, with plot details remaining unclear.
The film is described as having elements of Wall Street and Whiplash and is set in New York City's culinary scene.
Theron will also produce alongside her partners at Secret Menu.

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Story summary

Charlize Theron is finalizing negotiations to star in and produce the Amazon MGM Studios film Tyrant, directed by David Weil.
The project emerged from a bidding war as Theron's involvement fast-tracks it, with plot details remaining unclear.
The film is described as having elements of Wall Street and Whiplash and is set in New York City's culinary scene.
Theron will also produce alongside her partners at Secret Menu.