Bleecker Street acquires U.S. rights to Rachel Zegler thriller 'NDA'

Bleecker Street has acquired U.S. distribution rights to the psychological thriller “NDA,” starring Rachel Zegler, Penn Badgley, and Amy Ryan. Zegler plays Dana in the film, with Badgley and Ryan also appearing in major roles. The movie is in production in New York at the time of the announcement. “NDA” marks the feature directorial debut of Audrey Ellis Fox, who previously worked as a commercial director for brands including Nike and Gatorade. The script is described as an original work that received recognition from industry development lists; it made the 2024 Black List and was selected for the 2023 Women in Film X Black List program. The outlets report the acquisition as a rights deal covering U.S. distribution, though specific release timing and further marketing details are not provided in the summaries. Overall, the coverage focuses on the cast, the film’s psychological-thriller premise, its New York production status, and Fox’s debut feature direction.