Joel Kinnaman to Star in Creature Thriller ‘The Cell’ for ‘Sleeping Dogs’ Director Adam Cooper (Exclusive)
Hollywood Reporter • 11/13/2026 – 11/14/2026
Summary
Joel Kinnaman will star in the creature thriller "The Cell," directed by Adam Cooper, known for "Sleeping Dogs." The film follows an investigative journalist whose body begins mutating inside a secret medical testing facility. Highland Film Group is launching sales for the project at AFM.
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