At the Red Sea Film Festival, Ana de Armas shared details about her upcoming film Reenactment, directed by Grant Singer. The actress will star alongside Benicio del Toro and Cameron Diaz, with production set to start in Los Angeles next month. De Armas praised the young director and expressed enthusiasm for the project.
Event Overview
Ana de Armas appeared at the Red Sea Film Festival on Friday, where she discussed her forthcoming projects during an on-stage conversation. The actress, known for roles in films like Knives Out and No Time to Die, opened up about Reenactment, a highly anticipated thriller directed by music video veteran Grant Singer in his feature directorial debut.
Casting and Production Details
De Armas will lead the cast alongside Oscar winner Benicio del Toro and Cameron Diaz, who is returning to acting after a decade-long hiatus. Filming is scheduled to commence in January 2026 in Los Angeles. De Armas highlighted her positive early experiences with Singer, noting rehearsals and script work have been collaborative and inspiring.
Key Quotes
In her comments, de Armas said, "I’m gonna do this movie in LA with Grant Singer, who’s a director that just by doing rehearsals and some work on the script so far, I love working with, collaborating with. He’s a very young director. I think he’s brilliant."
She added, "Benicio del Toro, who if you haven’t seen in One Battle After Another, please go because he is unbelievable as always. So, I’m doing that with him and Cameron Diaz… We’re going to be filming in January."
Additional Insights
De Armas also reflected on her time in Spain and her desire to return to Spanish cinema, stating, "My years in Spain, unfortunately, I didn’t get to do as many films as I wanted to, and I love Spanish cinema and I love Spanish directors… Every time I go to Spain, I say it, please call me. I want to work here. I’m available, send me scripts." This project marks another significant step in her diverse career, blending Hollywood action with potential dramatic elements under Singer's vision.