Nicolas Cage and Michael Sheen join C.L.A.Y., a psychological thriller centered on a clandestine hacker collective. Written and directed by Simon Afram, his feature debut, the film is set to begin shooting in London in November 2026.
The story follows a brilliant young computer prodigy who is nearly invisible in social circles. He discovers a sense of belonging by joining C.L.A.Y.—the acronym for Clowns Laughing At You—a hackers’ collective whose online provocations eventually unleash very real consequences.
As the collective’s notoriety grows, its members draw the gaze of intelligence services, criminal syndicates, and rival hacker groups. The film must therefore blend cybercrime, an identity quest, and an espionage thriller.
Nicolas Cage and Michael Sheen are joined by Jordi Mollà, Emilio Sakraya and Adrian Topol. The production has not yet specified their roles or revealed the actor portraying the young tech whiz at the heart of the plot.
Simon Afram also serves as a producer alongside Edward Kahl, Reza Roohi, and Adrian Topol. Filming is slated to take place on location in London, under the Clay Pictures Ltd banner.
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