In a world where technology blurs the line between security and vulnerability, the stage is set for a spine-tingling showdown. On August 25th, FilmRise, the dynamic New York-based film and television studio, and streaming network, is set to unveil “The Admirer,” a gripping tech thriller crafted by award-winning filmmaker Martin Makariev (known for “In The Heart of the Machine”). This intense cinematic experience will be available on all major streaming and VOD platforms.

“The Admirer” boasts a stellar cast, featuring Roxanne McKee (“Strike Back,” “Game of Thrones,” “Dominion”), Richard Fleeshman (“The Ark,” “Call the Midwife,” “Four Weddings and a Funeral”), and Tina Casciani (“Jane the Virgin,” “Pandora,” “How I Met Your Mother”).

The plot of “The Admirer” centers on a woman thrust into a heart-pounding quest for answers when her life is invaded by a mysterious figure from her past, harboring a perilous obsession.

A year following the tragic death of her fiancé, Nancy (played by Roxanne McKee) is determined to rebuild her life. However, a sinister intrusion disrupts her world when her smart home and social media accounts are hacked. Nancy’s past trauma resurfaces, as she is convinced that the person responsible for her fiancé’s murder has returned. As more lives hang in the balance and the relentless pursuer inches closer, Nancy must summon all her strength to confront her deadly secret admirer.

Martin Makariev, whose previous feature film “In the Heart of the Machine” served as Bulgaria’s official submission for the 2023 Academy Awards Best International Feature Film category, takes the director’s chair for “The Admirer.” The film is a Starlings Television Production, with a screenplay co-authored by Chris Philip (“Departure,” “Pandora,” “Siberia”) and Rolfe Kanefsky. The executive producers behind this thrilling endeavor include Chris Philip, Jeffery Beach, Phillip J. Roth, and Richard Maroko, with Tina Casciani and Hannah Nailor serving as co-executive producers.

Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as “The Admirer” delves into the eerie depths of obsession, surveillance, and the relentless pursuit of revenge, all in a tech-savvy world where nothing is as it seems.