The production, based on true events, will explore the story of an FBI informant who infiltrates a white supremacist group
The story deals with long-term investigation
British director Andrea Arnold (“Bird”) has defined her next film: “Featherwood”, a film starring Scarlett Johansson (“Black Widow”) and inspired by the trajectory of Carol Blevins. The character was a key player in an FBI investigation into a white supremacist group in the 2000s. Blevins was a heroin addict treated as “property” of a member of the group, until she rebelled and provided information that led to the arrest of 13 people. members after a six-year operation.
The screenplay, written by Ned Benson (also of “Black Widow”), is based on an investigative article published by the Dallas Morning News, which detailed the real case.
The production is progressing with location studies
Arnold is preparing to begin filming and revealed in an interview with Screen Daily that he has already visited possible locations in Texas. Although the production start date has not yet been announced, progress in preparations suggests that the project is moving forward.
The careers of Arnold and Johansson
“Featherwood” will be Arnold’s sixth feature film and his second production in the United States. Previously, he filmed “American Honey,” an award-winning 2016 drama that solidified the director’s style. His most recent film, “Bird” (2024), with Barry Keoghan, competes for the BAFTA (British Oscar) as best film of the year.
Johansson, known for her role in the Marvel Avengers franchise, returns to the world of thrillers after several successful projects in independent cinema, including “Asteroid City” and “Jojo Rabbit.”
Source: Terra
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