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Michelle Yeoh to Star in New Action Film 'The Surgeon,' Unveiled at Cannes

The stylized action thriller, written and directed by physician-turned-filmmaker Roshan Sethi, aims to launch a franchise blending medical expertise with high-octane combat.

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Overview

  • Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh will lead 'The Surgeon,' playing a retired doctor forced into a deadly confrontation using her surgical skills.
  • The film is written and directed by Roshan Sethi, a radiation oncologist-turned-filmmaker known for co-creating the Fox series 'The Resident.'
  • Producers include Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, alongside JV 193's Patrick Wachsberger, who previously collaborated on the 'John Wick' franchise.
  • 'The Surgeon' was officially unveiled at the Cannes market, where it is being introduced to buyers with ambitions to develop it into a franchise.
  • The film promises a visually innovative approach to action, drawing on Sethi’s medical background and Yeoh's reputation as a versatile action star.