EXCLUSIVE: Mads Mikkelsen (Doctor Strange) and Diane Kruger (Inglorious Basterds) have been set to star in Ami, a sci-fi survival thriller, which is currently in production in Spain.
Directed by Fernando Szurman and written by John Wesley Norton and Ezequiel Martinez Jr., the film centers on an astronaut (Mads Mikkelsen) who crash-lands on an uncharted planet after a catastrophic accident, with only his Quantum AI companion Ami (Diane Kruger) left to aid in his escape. “As he navigates an alien landscape and a battle for survival, he is forced to confront the fragility of memory, the isolation of space, and the resilience of the human spirit,” reads the synopsis.
The project is produced by Fishcorb, Capstone Studios, and Conch Republic Films, with Andres Sanchez executive-producing. Capstone Global is handling worldwide sales and will be discussing the project with buyers ahead of next month’s American Film Market in LA.
“Ami is exactly the kind of daring, character-driven genre film that reflects Capstone’s commitment to globally resonant storytelling,” said Fall and Trap House producer Christian Mercuri, CEO of Capstone. “It’s a rare combination of emotional intimacy and cinematic scale, brought to life by a world-class creative team. With Fernando’s distinctive vision and a cast of extraordinary talent, this project exemplifies the elevated, high-concept filmmaking we champion.”
“What excited me about Ami was the opportunity to tell a profoundly human story through a genre that allows for both scope and intimacy,” added first-time feature filmmaker Szurman, a first AD on movies including Borrego and The Mortimers. “I want to push the boundaries of sci-fi storytelling while grounding it in emotional truth. We’re not just making a survival film; we’re inviting audiences into a deeply personal space odyssey.”
BAFTA nominee Mikkelsen is well known for movies including Oscar winner Another Round (2020), The Hunt (2013), Casino Royale (2006), Doctor Strange(2016), and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022).
Cannes Best actress winner Kruger will next be seen in HBO’s drama series The Seduction, a modern reimagining of Dangerous Liaisons, and recently starred in Little Disasters, which debuted on Paramount+ in the UK and Ireland in May 2025 and will premiere in the U.S. later this year.
Mikkelsen is repped by UTA and Art Management. Kruger is repped by CAA, Untitled Entertainment, UBBA, and Peikoff Mahan Law Office.
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