Jolie Liman Reteam for Spy Thriller The Initiative

Angelina Jolie and Doug Liman reunite for a spy thriller at Universal with F Scott Frazier writing and production aimed at 2026.

Jolie Liman Reteam for Spy Thriller The Initiative

Universal is finalizing a deal to produce The Initiative with Jolie set to star and Liman to direct. F. Scott Frazier is writing the script, and Joe Roth along with RK Films will produce. The project, which has drawn multi studio competition, targets a 2026 start.

The film is described as a training day style spy story, following Bright a rogue master spy who operates outside official channels. A new agent named Charlie joins Brights team and faces questions about trust as the mission unfolds.

This is a notable reunion that taps Jolie's action star persona and Limans tactile high energy direction. It reflects a broader trend in Hollywood where studios chase high profile pairs to anchor mid to high budget thrillers.

The move signals Universal appetite for star power and fast turnarounds and adds to Limans long relationship with the studio dating back to the Bourne films. For Frazier it continues a track record of punchy action screenplays.

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The next moves will show if star led thrillers still set the tempo