Phoebe Dynevor (Fair Play, “Bridgerton”) is set to star in ‘Wichita Libra’ from writer/director Henry Dunham’s (The Standoff at Sparrow Creek).
Described as a gripping thriller the plot reads;
In the aftermath of a triple murder in her hometown, Frannie Jacobs (Phoebe Dynevor) fled rural Kansas for Chicago and started a new life. A decade on, she is drawn back home after her brother’s death to decode a cryptic letter he left behind, suggesting that the wrong man was charged with the crime that tore her community and family apart all those years ago and that an anonymous missing woman could clear his name.
The feature is produced by Jay Van Hoy (The Lighthouse, The Witch, American Honey, Hell of a Summer). Currently, in pre-production, the film begins shooting this year. Mister Smith Entertainment will launch international sales at the upcoming 2023 European Film Market in Berlin later this month. UTA is handling North American rights.
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Mister Smith Entertainment’s Founder and CEO David Garrett stated: “We were immediately hooked by Henry Dunham’s atmospheric, completely immersive storytelling and are thrilled to be working with such a strong creative team on Wichita Libra. We are so excited to see what Phoebe Dynevor brings to the complex, conflicted and compelling role of Frannie.”
Dynevor is best known for her starring role as Daphne in the Netflix hit series “Bridgerton,” and currently stars in ‘Fair Play,’ directed by Chloe Domont. The psychological thriller premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, to high acclaim. She recently wrapped on Miramax’s new thriller ‘Inheritance’ for director Neil Burger opposite Rhys Ifans.
