Aaron Pierre is set to lead a new Christmas-themed action thriller, Fairytale in New York, with Sisu filmmaker Jalmari Helander attached to direct. Netflix has secured distribution rights to the project, which is being produced by Lionsgate following a competitive bidding process.
Despite its festive-sounding title, Fairytale in New York is shaping up to be anything but a traditional holiday movie. Set on Christmas Eve in New York City, the story follows an seemingly ordinary taxi driver who finds himself caught up in a dangerous mission after his estranged son’s priceless Christmas gift is stolen. What begins as an otherwise routine evening quickly transforms into a relentless pursuit of vengeance.
The film will be directed by Helander, best known for his work on the critically acclaimed action thriller Sisu and its follow-up, Sisu: Road to Revenge. The Finnish filmmaker has developed a reputation for delivering brutal, high-energy action sequences, making him an intriguing choice to bring this unconventional Christmas story to the screen.
The screenplay comes from Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, the writing duo behind Black Adam and My Son. The project will be produced by Beau Flynn through FlynnPictureCo. and Kevin King Templeton for Templeton Media. Scott Sheldon, Haines and Noshirvani will serve as executive producers, with Lionsgate overseeing the production.
Pierre continues to build an impressive career across film and television. The actor has earned recognition for his performances in Netflix’s Rebel Ridge and Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King, and is also stepping into the DC universe as John Stewart in HBO’s Lanterns. His commanding screen presence and growing collection of high-profile projects make Fairytale in New York another exciting addition to his upcoming slate.
For Lionsgate, the project also marks another collaboration with Netflix and Helander, following their previous work together on War Machine. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president Erin Westerman praised the filmmaker’s ability to combine visceral action with compelling characters, while also expressing confidence in Pierre’s potential as a leading action star.
With an unconventional Christmas Eve setting, a revenge-driven storyline and Helander’s distinctive approach to action filmmaking, Fairytale in New York could offer audiences a decidedly different kind of holiday entertainment.
A release date and further casting announcements have yet to be revealed.
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