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Ana De Armas To Star As Fitness Influencer In J Blakeson’s AGC Studio-Backed Psychological Thriller ‘Sweat’ Based On Polish Cannes-Selected Hit

Ana de Armas stars as a fitness influencer whose world unravels in a psychological thriller exploring fame's dark side, based on a Cannes-selected Polish film.

  • On March 30, 2026, Ana de Armas will star as Emma Kent, with AGC Studios financing, co-producing, and production starting in Los Angeles and the U.K.
  • J Blakeson will direct the English-language adaptation of Magnus von Horn's Polish film, selected for the 2020 Cannes Film Festival and produced by Lava Films.
  • Emma's curated social-media life unravels after an encounter with Kat Highbrook goes wrong, forcing Emma Kent into a dangerous arrangement with Trent, an obsessive fan.
  • AGC will kick off sales at Berlin's European Film Market next month, with AGC, WME Independent and CAA Media Finance co-repping U.S. rights; producers include Guy Stodel, Crimple Beck and Ford.
  • With Ana de Armas attached, Sweat serves as a high-profile vehicle for the Oscar-nominated actor, while AGC Studios will finance, co-produce, and pursue broad distribution ambitions amid themes of influencer culture.
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Hispano-Cuban actress Ana de Armas will lead the cast of Sweat, a film drama in which she will bring to life a fitness influencer who goes through a limit in his quest for fame, according to The Hollywood Repoter, on Wednesday, January 28.

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Hispano-Cuban actress Ana de Armas will star in 'Sweat', a drama in which she will play an ambitious fitness influencer.

The Cuban will star in the drama “Sweat”, where it will bring to life an influencer of the world of well-being that faces the risks of digital fame.

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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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