Idris Elba to Star in and Direct Action-Comedy In Laws
A Higher Standard is launching worldwide sales for In Laws ahead of the American Film Market; filming begins March 2027 in Spain.
Idris Elba will star in and direct the action-comedy In Laws, with A Higher Standard launching worldwide sales for the project ahead of the American Film Market, according to deadline.com.
Principal photography is scheduled to begin in March 2027 in Spain. The film follows Carson Hughes, a blacklisted secret agent who teams up with a young by-the-book rookie. Additional casting is in process.
Elba is producing with Gina Carter under their 22Summers banner, alongside Jeffrey Greenstein of A Higher Standard and Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures. The script was written by Jeffrey Greenstein and Eshom & Ian Nelms, based on an original screenplay by Adrian Speckhert and Cory Hughes.
Elba previously directed Yardie (2018). He also directed the upcoming Above the Below for Lionsgate, dated December 4, 2026, and an untitled Apple Original Films project starring Elba, Wunmi Mosaku and Charlie Cox, dated TBD 2027. A Higher Standard’s recent releases include The Get Out and Runner; its latest production to wrap is Sunny starring Angelina Jolie. 22Summers recently wrapped Luther – The Day will Come for Netflix and received two Olivier Award nominations in 2025.
Quick answers
When does In Laws start filming?
Principal photography is scheduled to begin in March 2027 in Spain.
Who is producing In Laws?
Idris Elba and Gina Carter under 22Summers, along with Jeffrey Greenstein of A Higher Standard and Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures.