Maisie Williams Thriller ‘Ignition’ Bought by Saban for North America (EXCLUSIVE)

By Alex Ritman

Alex Ritman

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“Ignition,” the upcoming high-concept thriller led by Emmy-nominated “Game of Thrones” star Maisie Williams, has been acquired for North America.

WestEnd Films — which launched the film in Cannes — has closed a domestic deal with Saban on the film, directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker James Erskine (“Copa 71,” “Billie,” “Sachin: A Billion Dreams”). The deal comes following international sales including U.K. (Signature Entertainment), Spain (Twelve Oaks), Portugal (NOS), the Middle East (Falcon Films), CIS & Baltics (Arna Media), Eastern Europe and Israel (Forum Film).

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