Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green Thriller ‘Just Play Dead’ Scores Key Distribution Deals Out of Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
The thriller 'Just Play Dead' featuring Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green has secured significant distribution deals at Cannes. The film, directed by Martin Campbell, involves a plot where a criminal mastermind plans to fake his death for insurance money. As the story unfolds, the characters engage in a battle of wits and deception.
- ▪Highland Film Group has locked distribution deals for 'Just Play Dead' in various international territories.
- ▪The film stars Samuel L. Jackson and Eva Green, with direction by Martin Campbell.
- ▪Production was completed in the Canary Islands and the film was screened for buyers in Cannes.
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Home Film News May 18, 2026 10:54am PT Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Green Thriller ‘Just Play Dead’ Scores Key Distribution Deals Out of Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) By Brent Lang Plus Icon Brent Lang Executive Editor BrentALang Latest Chad Michael Murray to Star in Family Drama ‘Disconnecting Peter’ (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago ‘The Big Short’ Writer Charles Randolph Adapting ‘Muppets in Moscow,’ for Emotion Pictures and Felix Culpa (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago James Bond Search: ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Star Tom Francis Auditions to Be Next 007 (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago See All Highland Film Group has locked distribution deals in key international territories in all media for the upcoming thriller “Just Play Dead.” It is headlined by Academy Award-nominee and “Pulp Fiction” star Samuel L.
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