Phoebe Dynevor will star alongside Zac Efronin the upcoming movieFamousfollowing her role in the Netflix thrillerFair Play. Released on Netflix on August 12, 2025,Fair Playstars Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich in a compelling and suspensefulpsychological thriller written and directed by Chloe Domont(Billions,Ballers,Suits). Dynevor, known best for her role asDaphne in the popular Netflix seriesBirdgerton, will continue her “leading role in a thriller movie” streak after the criticalsuccess and streaming popularity ofFair Play.
Famouswill be directed by Jody Hill (The Righteous Gemstones,Eastbound & Down) based on an adapted screenplay of Blake Crouch’s novel of the same name by screenwriter Chad Hodge (Wayward Pines,Good Behavior). WhileEfron and Dynevor are currently the only major actors attached to the project, the fact that Hill has worked multiple times with actor and showrunner Danny McBride (Eastbound & Down,Vice Principals,The Righteous Gemstones) makes it very possible that McBride will join the cast of the upcoming thriller.
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Zac Efron’s Famous Brings Phoebe Dynevor Back To Thrillers After Fair Play
Critics praised Dynevor’s intense and “stunning” performance in Fair Play
Dynevor’s success inFair Playmade it clear that she was a natural in the thriller genre, which makes her casting inFamousenticing but also unsurprising. While the plot details of Famous are being kept under wraps, the logline reads, “Lance Dunkquist has the face of a movie star. Not just any movie star - Lance has been mistaken for Hollywood star James Jansen 228 times. And now Lance is about to go to LA to make his dream come true. No matter what it takes.” Based on this description,Efron will likely play protagonist Lance Dunkquist.
Fair Playearned a Certified Fresh critic score of 85% on Rotten Tomatoesand was one of the most notable Netflix original movies of 2023. Critics praised Dynevor’s performance as Emily for the intensity and conviction she brought to the role and her ability to create a palpable onscreen chemistry with her co-star Ehrenreich. Brian Tallerico ofRogerEbert.comcalled Dynevor’s performance “stunning” and many critics commended her performance as one of the greatest feats of the overall film.
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Phoebe Dynevor’s Thriller Movie Return Coming In Famous Is Exciting
After Dynevor proved her natural knack for the genre in the thrillerFair Play, her casting inFamousseems like a natural and intriguing continuation of her feature film career. Not only will it pair her with an experienced leading man inEfron, who recently starred in the Netflix romantic comedyA Family Affair, but it will also mark her first collaboration with the prestigious independent film company A24, which has a longstanding reputation for releasing some of the most topical, progressive, and best modern films. Considering all these factors, Dynevor’s role inFamouscould instantly become one of her career-best performances.
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Famous
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Famous, released in 2023, explores the divergent paths of interracial brothers in the music industry, highlighting their contrasting approaches to life, love, and sobriety. The film showcases music by rapper Friyie and the Supremes, providing an evocative backdrop to the siblings' journeys.
