Sophie Turner stars in Trust psychological survival thriller, set to premiere in theaters on August 22. The film, directed by Carlson Young and written by Gigi Levangie, features Turner in a tense story of betrayal, survival, and psychological tension, as revealed in an exclusive announcement by TheWrap.
First Details and Poster Reveal for New Thriller
Republic Pictures, a Paramount Pictures label, recently unveiled the first key art from Trust, showing Turner’s character marked with bruises and blood. The striking poster carries the ominous words,
“You can hide, but you can’t run,”
highlighting the film’s suspenseful mood.
Plot Centers on Celebrity, Scandal, and Survival
Turner plays a Hollywood starlet whose career is disrupted by an unspoken scandal, leading her to seek isolation in a remote cabin. According to the film’s official logline,
“retreats to a remote cabin — but she’s not alone. Betrayed by the man she trusted most, she’s trapped in a brutal game of survival,”
which paints a grim picture of desperation and mistrust. The phrase,
“She can hide, but she can’t run,”
echoes throughout the narrative, reinforcing the film’s sense of danger and psychological intensity.
Cast and Creative Team Join Forces
The ensemble supporting Sophie Turner includes Rhys Coiro, Billy Campbell, Peter Mensah, Forrest Goodluck, Gianni Paolo, Renata Vaca, and Katey Sagal. Casting for Trust was overseen by Monika Mikkelsen, while the production team features Miles Koules of Koulest Productions, Ketura Kestin, and Oren Koules of Twisted Pictures. The project also lists Claire Kupchak, Ksana Golod, Turner, Young, Lena Roklin, and Daniel Jason Heffner among its executive producers.
Sophie Turner’s Expanding Career in Film
Trust represents one of Turner’s initial experiences as a producer, building on her prior acclaim as Sansa Stark in HBO’s Game of Thrones, which earned her a 2019 Emmy nomination. Recent notable roles for Turner include the limited series Joan and The Staircase. Turner is also set to portray Lara Croft in Amazon’s upcoming Tomb Raider series, created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. She is represented by CAA and the U.K.’s Independent.
Anticipation Grows for August Release
With an experienced cast and creative team, Trust is expected to draw considerable attention ahead of its August debut in movie theaters. The film’s emphasis on psychological survival and betrayal promises an intense viewing experience, bringing together acclaimed contributors, such as Sophie Turner and Carlson Young, and expanding Turner’s presence in the thriller genre.
