Mads Mikkelsen Starring in Arctic Action-Thriller ‘Sirius,’ Directorial Debut of Oscar-Winning Editor Lee Smith

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Actor Mads Mikkelsen is set to appear in “Sirius,” which marks the first directorial effort of Lee Smith, an Academy Award-winning film editor who has worked on movies like “Dunkirk” and “Inception.” The Arctic-set action-thriller is based on a Danish special forces team, the Sirius Patrol, responsible for safeguarding Greenland’s vast, treacherous, and icy coastline spanning 8,700 miles.

Mads Mikkelsen is exceptionally active in global film industries. His extensive resume boasts roles such as those in Nicolas Winding Refn’s “Pusher” movie trilogy and “Valhalla Rising,” along with his BAFTA-nominated performance in Thomas Vinterberg’s “Another Round.” In Hollywood, Mikkelsen is often chosen to portray villainous characters, with him playing antagonists in films like “Casino Royale,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” and the upcoming “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” On television, he took on one of the most iconic villains by starring as Hannibal Lecter in the NBC series “Hannibal.

Smith bagged an Academy Award in the editing category for his work on Christopher Nolan’s film, “Dunkirk.” He was also recognized with Oscar nominations for Peter Weir’s “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” and another for Nolan’s “The Dark Knight.” His additional notable works are “1917,” “The Truman Show,” and “Spectre.”

Smith received an Academy Award in editing for his contribution to Christopher Nolan’s movie, “Dunkirk.” He was also up for Oscars in the same category for Peter Weir’s “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” and another for Nolan’s “The Dark Knight.” His other notable films are “1917,” “The Truman Show,” and “Spectre.”

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Smith gained an Academy Award in the editing field for his part in Christopher Nolan’s production, “Dunkirk.” He was also nominated for two Oscars in this category – one for Peter Weir’s “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” and another for Nolan’s “The Dark Knight.” His other significant films are “1917,” “The Truman Show,” and “Spectre.

Tony Mosher (“Mechanic: Resurrection”) penned the script for an upcoming movie titled “Sirius.” Production is underway, with Pascal Degove and Matt Williams serving as producers under Future Artists Entertainment. Deborah Acoca will serve as executive producer. Decal, a Neon division that distributes third-party films, will manage the film’s nationwide release in the U.S., marking its first wide release as they expand their acquisitions and distribution initiatives. Meanwhile, Neon International will oversee foreign sales rights and showcase the movie at Cannes.

I’ve got an exciting time ahead at Cannes Film Festival! I’ll be premiering four highly anticipated films – Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value”, Julia Ducournau’s “Alpha”, Raoul Peck’s “Orwell: 2+2=5”, and Michael Angelo Covino’s “Splitsville” featuring stars like Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona. Can’t wait to see these masterpieces on the big screen!

Mikkelsen is managed by UTA, Art Management, and Viewpoint; Smith is managed by Gersh; Mosher is managed by Gersh, Circle of Confusion, Behr Abramson Levy Johnson, LLP.

– Mikkelsen’s representation includes UTA, Art Management, and Viewpoint; Smith is represented by Gersh; Mosher works with Gersh, Circle of Confusion, and Behr Abramson Levy Johnson, LLP.
– Mikkelsen is associated with UTA, Art Management, and Viewpoint for his representation; Smith is handled by Gersh; Mosher is a client of Gersh, Circle of Confusion, and Behr Abramson Levy Johnson, LLP.

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2025-05-13 17:28