“Interference” Crime Thriller Unveiled at Cannes Market

Writer-director Mel Rodriguez III’s new crime thriller Interference was presented to buyers at the 2026 Cannes market. The film is set in Spain and follows an American expatriate whose seemingly stable life collapses after he is arrested for crimes he denies committing, revealing a hidden past and a personal truth that “no one around him understands.”

Deadline Hollywood

Rodriguez III, previously known for the feature In Stereo, serves as both writer and director. He co-produces with Juan Aura of Teté Studios. International sales are handled by Pia Patatian’s Noora Films, while CAA Media Finance represents U.S. rights. Cinematographer Bryan Koss (credited on Inside Man) and casting director Juan Pablo Rincon (known for Pluribus) are attached.

Deadline Hollywood

• James Badge Dale (known for World War Z) – lead male role.

Deadline Hollywood

• Elena Anaya (known for Wonder Woman) – lead female role.

Deadline Hollywood

• Laurence Fishburne (known for The Matrix) – supporting role.

Deadline Hollywood

• Spencer Garrett (known for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) – co-star and executive producer.

Deadline Hollywood

• Additional cast members are being finalized.

Deadline Hollywood

• May 2026 – Exclusive announcement published in Deadline.

Deadline Hollywood

• May 2026 (Cannes market week) – Noora Films introduces the project to international buyers.

Deadline Hollywood

• Post-announcement – Production start date remains unset; casting continues.

Deadline Hollywood

• Production companies: Teté Studios and Noora Films.

Deadline Hollywood

• Executive producers: Spencer Garrett and Paul Miloknay (Habit).

Deadline Hollywood

• International rights: Managed by Noora Films; U.S. rights represented by CAA Media Finance.

Deadline Hollywood

• Talent representation: Fishburne (CAA), Dale (CAA, MJ Management, Michael Auerbach), Anaya (Kuranda via Borja de la Vega), Garrett (Paradigm).

Deadline Hollywood

Producers emphasize the film’s “layered and controlled” tone and its “tightly constructed psychological thriller” structure, aiming for broad international appeal. The involvement of globally recognized actors and a seasoned crew is positioned to attract buyers seeking a high-concept, character-driven thriller that can travel across markets.

Deadline Hollywood

Producer Juan Aura highlighted the script’s precision and the director’s clear vision, noting that the combination of tone and escalation “carries the audience all the way through.” Noora Films’ Pia Patatian expressed confidence that international partners will be eager to join the “emotional roller-coaster ride” the film promises.

Deadline Hollywood

• “What drew us in immediately was the precision of the writing and the clarity of Mel’s vision as a filmmaker,” — Juan Aura, Producer, Teté Studios

Deadline Hollywood

• “Interference is layered and controlled, with a very clear sense of tone and escalation that carries the audience all the way through.” — Juan Aura, Producer, Teté Studios

Deadline Hollywood

• “Mel Rodriguez has assembled a sterling cast of globally renowned actors to bring his taut action thriller to life on the big screen,” — Pia Patatian, Executive Producer, Noora Films

Deadline Hollywood

• “We know that our international partners will be eager to get on board this emotional rollercoaster ride.” — Pia Patatian, Executive Producer, Noora Films

Deadline Hollywood

A production start date has not been announced, and additional casting decisions are pending. The project will continue to be marketed to potential distributors and financiers throughout the remainder of the Cannes market and beyond.

Deadline Hollywood

---

Deadline Hollywood

*All information is drawn exclusively from the provided source.*

Deadline Hollywood