Quiver Takes Jonathan Rhys Meyers, John Malkovich Pandemic Thriller ‘The Survivalist’

Action-thriller The Survivalist starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers and John Malkovich has been acquired by Quiver Distribution for North America.

The feature, directed by Jon Keeyes, takes place after a viral pandemic decimates the world. It follows a survivalist that is forced to take on a group of heavily armed fanatics who believe he is harboring the woman key to curing the virus and repopulating the world.

Keeyes produced the film, written by Matthew Rogers. Yale Productions’ Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman also produced and negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers.

Quiver previously worked with Yale Productions on Chick Fight, starring Bella Thorne and Malin Akerman, and Becky, starring Kevin James and Lulu Wilson.

The outfit most recently released opioid drama Crisis. Its upcoming slate includes Viggo Mortensen’s directorial debut, Falling.