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Gal Gadot and Matthias Schoenaerts to Star in Niki Caro's WWII Revenge Thriller 'Ruin'

The film, based on a Black List-topping script, will be presented at Cannes ahead of a planned early 2026 production start.

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Overview

  • Gal Gadot and Matthias Schoenaerts have been confirmed as the leads in 'Ruin', a post-WWII revenge thriller directed by Niki Caro.
  • The screenplay, written by Kaz and Ryan Firpo, topped the Black List in 2017, highlighting its strong industry appeal.
  • 'Ruin' follows a camp survivor and a German soldier seeking vengeance against a Nazi Schutzstaffel unit in post-war Germany.
  • The Veterans will oversee international sales rights, presenting the project to buyers at the Cannes market this month.
  • Principal photography is scheduled to begin in early 2026, with UTA, WME, and CAA handling U.S. distribution rights.