Sasha Calle to Star Opposite Jamie Foxx in 'Deadlocked'
Sasha Calle has been cast in a major role in the action film 'Deadlocked' for Amazon MGM Studios. Directed by Nikhil Bhat, the movie follows a former Marine on jury duty during a courthouse hostage crisis. The film is based on an original idea by Eric Scot Anderson and Matt Takejiro Bosack.
The project pairs Calle with Foxx following her recent work on "The Rip," marking another significant step in her career trajectory. Production brings together an experienced team, with Fred Berger, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, and Dave Caplan producing alongside Foxx's Foxxhole Productions banner. The screenplay originated from an original concept by Anderson and Bosack.
Deadlocked's premise centers on a former Marine whose jury duty is interrupted when a defendant's daughter seizes the courthouse in an attempt to free her father. The film is being developed for streaming distribution through Amazon MGM Studios, with executive producers including Corinne Foxx, AJ Bourscheid, Liz Destro, and Paul Currie rounding out the production team.
This casting announcement could signal continued investment in action-thriller content for streaming platforms, potentially affecting how studios approach mid-budget genre films. The premise—a veteran forced into a hostage crisis—may resonate with audiences drawn to high-stakes scenarios, while Calle's rising profile could broaden the film's appeal to viewers following her career trajectory.