Luc Besson Sets Next Film `Anna' With Helen Mirren, Luke Evans (Exclusive)   
       
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   Luc Besson has set his next film.   
       
   Lionsgate and EuropaCorp are finalizing a co-production deal for Besson's next   
   action film, which will be titled "Anna."   
       
   EuropaCorp will produce the film, while Lionsgate will distribute it. The movie   
    starts production this November and will be released under Lionsgate's Summit   
   Entertainment label.   
       
   The pic stars Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy, and newcomer Sasha   
   Luss, as Anna.   
       
   "We are delighted to be reunited with Luc and his EuropaCorp team on another   
   exciting, action-packed film featuring an A-list cast," said Lionsgate Mpg   
   chairman Patrick Wachsberger and president of acquisitions and co-productions   
   Jason Constantine. "Luc is a visionary filmmaker with whom we are proud to   
   extend our longstanding relationship."   
       
   Besson directed the Scarlett Johansson-starrer "Lucy" and "Valerian and the   
   City of a Thousand Planets." He also co-wrote and produced the hit action   
   franchise "Taken." Marc Shmuger will produce the upcoming project on behalf of   
   EuropaCorp.   
       
       
   Regards,   
       
   Roger   
      
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