After being separated for far too long, Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo are together again. It’s been revealed at the StudioCanal Paris showcase (via Deadline) that DuVernay will direct Oyelowo in Heist of Benin.
Heist of Benin is described as “a thriller that intertwines art, love and restitution” in contemporary London.
This is the first time DuVernay and Oyelowo have worked together since his small role in A Wrinkle in Time. Their first collaboration, 2014’s Selma, saw Oyelowo play Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. That film earned a Best Picture nomination at at the Academy Awards and won for Best Original Song.
DuVernay said, “Reuniting with David in this way feels full circle. This film speaks to history, identity and love, all through the lens of a high-stakes, modern adventure. I’m thrilled to bring it to life with him and Studiocanal.”
Oyelowo added, “Ava and I have been looking for the right story to tell together again. Heist is that story. It’s thrilling and high-powered with deeply resonant themes that matter to us both.”
