Aaron Pierre Joins Jalmari Helander’s Christmas Action Thriller ‘Fairytale in New York’

After delivering two critically acclaimed installments of the Sisu franchise, filmmaker Jalmari Helander is preparing his next action thriller. Titled Fairytale in New York, the upcoming film will star Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge, Lanterns), according to Deadline.

The project reunites Helander with the creative team behind his upcoming John Rambo prequel, with Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani writing the screenplay.

What Is Fairytale in New York About?

Set on Christmas Eve in New York City, Fairytale in New York follows an ordinary cab driver whose night takes a violent turn after someone steals a priceless gift intended for his estranged son.

Determined to get it back, he embarks on a relentless quest for revenge.

The premise offers Helander another opportunity to explore the kind of high-energy action that helped establish his reputation with Sisu. The 2022 original followed a gold prospector who wages a brutal one-man war against Nazi soldiers attempting to steal his gold. Its success led to the sequel Sisu: Road to Revenge, which also received strong reviews.

Aaron Pierre Teams Up With the Sisu Director

Pierre has quickly become a recognizable face in film and television. His credits include the thriller Rebel Ridge, directed by Jeremy Saulnier, and the horror film Old. He is also set to portray Green Lantern John Stewart in HBO’s upcoming DC series Lanterns.

The actor will now take on another action-driven role under Helander’s direction.

“There’s nothing better than bringing together great creative partners with whom you already have a history of success. Coming off the extraordinary success of War Machine, we couldn’t be more excited to be making another film with our friends at Netflix,” said Erin Westerman, president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.

She also praised Helander’s ability to combine intense action with compelling characters, describing Pierre as an actor with the screen presence and emotional depth needed for the project.

Fairytale in New York marks another collaboration between Helander and the studio following their work on War Machine. The director also has the John Rambo prequel on the horizon, further expanding his presence in American action cinema.

Stay tuned to GoreCulture for updates on Fairytale in New York.