'Empire of Lies' Courtesy of Magus Films Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Magus Films will expand into U.K. distribution, with Matthew Hope's Empire of Lies set to be the company's first theatrical and digital release. Founded by film marketing and distribution consultant Jonathan Sadler, Magus Films will oversee the film's U.K. release strategy, having also got international sales agent Exit 44 Entertainment on board, which will represent Empire of Lies worldwide. Directed by Hope (The Veteran, All the Devil's Men), Empire of Lies stars Joseph Millson (Casino Royale, The Last Kingdom) as David "Dave" Harris, a reclusive man living on the fringes of society who agrees to an interview about the unresolved murder of his daughter. Related Stories Movies In Political Thriller 'Projecto Global,' a Revolutionary Movement Loses Sight of Its Purpose (Exclusive Rotterdam Clips) Movies Rotterdam Fest Kicks Off With a Plea for Artistic Freedom in Trump Era As the interrogation unfolds, Dave's belief that he was framed by the State begins to unravel, blurring the line between truth, obsession and self-deception. The movie is scheduled for U.K. release from Mar. 21. Sadler, who has worked across film marketing, distribution and home entertainment since the late 1990s, told THR about moving into the distribution space: "I've always thought of myself first and foremost as a distributor, even when my career has been rooted in marketing roles. What interests me now is giving finished independent films a realistic route into the market through an experienced marketing and distribution lens - shaping creative, audience positioning and partnerships in a joined-up way, rather than treating release as an afterthought." "Empire of Lies felt like the right moment to step into U.K. theatrical in a hands-on capacity," he continued. "At this stage, Magus Films is focused on working project by project with filmmakers to bring completed films to market properly, while also looking beyond U.K. theatrical into digital and international opportunities, as we've done here with Exit 44." Sadler called Hope "a confident, distinctive filmmaker," with Hope adding: "I'm excited to be working again with Jon and to be launching Empire of Lies as part of this new release strategy for independent films." THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Writers Guild of America Ahead of High-Profile Negotiations, Writers Guild West's Own Staff Union Authorizes Strike labor Production Workers at Big D.C. Concert Venues Vote to Unionize (Exclusive) Rambling Reporter LinkedIn Founder's AI Christmas Album Is as Bad as You'd Expect Representation WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Signs With 3 Arts Sports YouTube Gus Wenner Launches VC Firm, Bets That Social Show 'Track Star' Is "MTV of Today" YouTube Dhar Mann Named NFL's "Chief Kindness Officer" As League Kicks Off Super Bowl Creator Blitz (Exclusive) Writers Guild of America Ahead of High-Profile Negotiations, Writers Guild West's Own Staff Union Authorizes Strike labor Production Workers at Big D.C. Concert Venues Vote to Unionize (Exclusive) Rambling Reporter LinkedIn Founder's AI Christmas Album Is as Bad as You'd Expect Representation WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Signs With 3 Arts Sports YouTube Gus Wenner Launches VC Firm, Bets That Social Show 'Track Star' Is "MTV of Today" YouTube Dhar Mann Named NFL's "Chief Kindness Officer" As League Kicks Off Super Bowl Creator Blitz (Exclusive)