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Domestic Deal Near for Bryan Singer’s Secret Jon Voight Drama Set During Israel’s Lebanon Occupation

This marks his first directing work since his 2019 career implosion over misconduct allegations.

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X-MEN Director Bryan Singer Has Secretly Helmed A New Movie That Could Result In A "Hotbed Of Controversy"

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Singer quietly directed an indie feature led by Jon Voight, centered on a father-son story set in the late 1970s or early 1980s during Israel’s occupation of Lebanon.
  • The film was shot in Greece in 2023, and Israeli filmmaker Yariv Horovitz is reported to be involved with the project.
  • One source who viewed the final cut describes it as technically strong with awards-season potential but predicts intense controversy, saying it portrays Israel negatively.
  • A domestic distribution deal is said to be imminent, while international sales and potential Toronto market activity remain uncertain.
  • Singer has lived in Israel and works without an agent after being dropped by WME, with reports saying he is pitching additional Israel-set films and has explored a self-financed documentary addressing the allegations.