Key Facts
Bleecker Street has acquired U.S. rights to the psychological thriller 'NDA', directed by Audrey Ellis Fox in her feature debut. The film stars Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler, Penn Badgley, and Academy Award nominee Amy Ryan. Currently in production in New York, the movie is based on a script that was featured on the 2024 Black List.
Details of the Acquisition
The announcement was made on July 7, 2026, with Bleecker Street securing the rights to distribute the film in the United States. The project is produced by Jared Ian Goldman and Zola Elgart Glassman of Mighty Engine, Keith Calder and Jess Wu Calder of SNOOT, Caitlin Gold of Tanbark Pictures, and Daniel Ginsberg of In The Cut Productions. Audrey Ellis Fox executive produces alongside Bleecker Street CEO Kent Sanderson, Tyler DiNapoli, Miranda King, and Christian Hall.
Plot and Cast
Zegler portrays Dana, a woman enduring a grueling day of mediation for an office harassment claim she filed. As the deadline looms, she grapples with the cost of her silence and sanity. Badgley, known for his role in 'You', and Ryan, an Oscar nominee for 'Gone Baby Gone', round out the principal cast.
Director’s Vision
Ellis Fox expressed excitement about collaborating with the cast and Bleecker Street, calling 'NDA' a story about power and perception. Her script was selected for the Women in Film X Black List’s Feature Residency program in 2023. She has directed commercials for major brands like Nike and Netflix.
Cast Background
Zegler rose to fame with Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story', winning a Golden Globe. She later starred in 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' and Disney's 'Snow White'. Badgley is best known for Netflix's 'You', while Ryan has appeared in 'The Wire', 'The Office', and 'Only Murders in the Building'.
FAQ
What is the film 'NDA' about?
'NDA' follows Dana, a woman facing a tense day of mediation for an office harassment claim she filed, questioning the price of her silence and truth.
Who stars in 'NDA'?
The film stars Rachel Zegler, Penn Badgley, and Amy Ryan.
When is 'NDA' releasing?
The release date has not been announced yet; the film is currently in production in New York.