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Amazon MGM Launches “Tyrant” Thriller with Theron, Garner

4/28/2026

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David Weil has begun production on Amazon MGM's thriller “Tyrant”.
The film is set in New York City's dining scene and is described as a thriller like Wall Street and Whiplash.
The ensemble includes Charlize Theron, Julia Garner, Demi Moore, Hudson Williams, Omar Apollo and Nara Smith.
Weil directs his script with Cody Behan and produces with partners Alex Heineman, Andrew Rona, Beth Kono, A.J. Dix, Stan Wlodkowski and Natalie Laine Williams.

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Story summary

David Weil has begun production on Amazon MGM's thriller “Tyrant”.
The film is set in New York City's dining scene and is described as a thriller like Wall Street and Whiplash.
The ensemble includes Charlize Theron, Julia Garner, Demi Moore, Hudson Williams, Omar Apollo and Nara Smith.
Weil directs his script with Cody Behan and produces with partners Alex Heineman, Andrew Rona, Beth Kono, A.J. Dix, Stan Wlodkowski and Natalie Laine Williams.