Oliver Stone's *White Lies* Wraps Production, Reuniting Douglas and Dafoe

Oliver Stone has completed principal photography on *White Lies*, an intimate drama that follows Jack Freeman (Josh Hartnett), a child of divorce who repeats his parents’ mistakes in his own marriage and with his children. The film’s ensemble includes Michael Douglas, Willem Dafoe, Ellen Barkin, Homer Gere, Yvonne Chapman, and Leila George. Shooting spanned locations in Europe and Asia with an Italian crew.

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*White Lies* is Stone’s first narrative feature since *Snowden* (2016). He describes the project as “a personal story about people and relationships,” marking a shift from his recent documentary-style work toward a fictional exploration of generational trauma.

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The film reunites Michael Douglas with Stone after *Wall Street* (1987) and *Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps* (2010). Willem Dafoe returns from *Platoon* and *Born on the Fourth of July*. Supporting actors include Ellen Barkin (known for *Sea of Love*), Homer Gere (son of Richard Gere), Yvonne Chapman, and Leila George. Producers are Fernando Sulichin, Maximilien Arvelaiz, and Jordan Gertner (New Element Media); executive producers are Tarak Ben Ammar, Gianluca Leurini (Eagle Pictures), James Packer, and José Luis Manzano.

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Principal photography wrapped in mid-2026 after a multi-continent shoot. Stone praised the Italian crew as “the warmest I ever worked with.” Financing blends New Element Media with Eagle Pictures and other international partners. No distribution agreement or release window has been announced.

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The project reunites two Academy-Award-winning actors with a director whose career spans four decades, expanding Stone’s oeuvre beyond political subjects. The narrative’s focus on three generations confronting divorce-related trauma offers a thematic departure. Douglas’s return follows a self-declared retirement in 2022; Dafoe adds to a prolific 2025 slate.

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Stone thanked the cast and crew, highlighting the collaborative atmosphere. Sulichin expressed pride in the finished film and enthusiasm for its global release. Douglas confirmed his comeback after a purposeful hiatus, emphasizing a desire to avoid burnout after nearly six decades in the industry.

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Some sources list Leila George among the cast while others omit her. The specific characters portrayed by Douglas and Dafoe have not been disclosed. A release date and distribution plan remain unannounced.

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• “The cast was a delight from beginning to end. And the Italian crew was the warmest I ever worked with. I’m profoundly grateful for this opportunity,” — Oliver Stone

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• “We are immensely proud of what Oliver, his cast and crew have accomplished,” — Fernando Sulichin

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• “I had been working pretty hard for almost 60 years, and I did not want to be one of those people who dropped dead on the set.” — Michael Douglas

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• “The narrative of White Lies centers on three generations of a family.” — Variety

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The film awaits a distribution deal; industry observers expect festival screenings in late 2026 followed by a theatrical release pending acquisition.

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