Sean Gullette is set to helm the Darren Aronofsky-produced conspiracy thriller “Tangier” with actor Emile Hirsch circling the film’s lead role.
Gullette is probably best known for co-writing and starring as reclusive mathematics genius Max Cohen in Aronofsky’s debut feature “π” (“Pi”), but has also acted in and written an eclectic bunch of less prominent projects since then. He’ll soon follow in the footsteps of Aronofksy and make his own directorial debut with “Tangiers.”
The titular city is actually Gullette’s place of residence — where he is also the co-founder of the 212 Society, a U.S. non-profit organization in the Moroccan city offering support to cultural and educational projects — but whether this will play into the film remains to be seen, as there are zero story details revealed so far other than “conspiracy thriller.” Taking it’s title from the city where he calls home, one would assume they’ll be a deep seeded passion and personal investment running through the project. The same argument, though, was probably made for Baz Luhrman’s disappointing work in “Australia” before its release.
“Tangiers” is currently being offered at the film market in Cannes and is apparently attracting a lot of interest, despite this being Gullette’s first film. But under the watchful eye of Aronofsky and his Protozoa Pictures shingle and with Hirsch already circling a role, it’s not hard to imagine why.