Solly Mcleod, best known for his work in the mini series Tom Jones, has officially onboarded the cast of upcoming Angelina Jolie starrer Anxious People. Directed by Marc Foster, Anxious People is billed as a dark comedy hostage drama. 

The film that is currently in production in London, also stars Sex Education fame Aimee Lou Wood, Jason Segel, Joanna Scanlan, Lennie James, Stephanie Allynne, Jessica Gunning and Carol Kane in primary cast. David Magee, the Academy award nominated screenwriter, has penned the script for the film. Marc Foster, who completes 30 years as a filmmaker this year, has previously directed popular titles like Monster’s Ball, The Kite Runner, Quantum of Solace, A Man Called Otto, and Finding Neverland, the film for which Magee received his Oscar nomination.

Backed by Black Bear, Hope Studios, 2DUX2, and World Wide Word, Anxious People is based on a 2019 novel of the same name by Swedish author Fredrik Backman. The official synopsis of the film reads, “On the day before Christmas Eve, investment banker Zara begrudgingly finds herself mingling with a group of strangers at an open house. When a reluctant bank robber, Grace, inadvertently takes the group hostage, chaos and oversharing ensues, secrets are revealed, and literally nothing goes according to plan.”

While Jolie will be seen as Zara, Lou Wood is reportedly essaying the role of Grace.  A few days ago, Jolie was spotted on London streets shooting for the film. 

Mcleod’s upcoming projects include Practical Magic 2, the official sequel to the 1998 romantic fantasy starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, and For All Mankind spinoff titled Star City.  His previous acting works include The Dead Don’t Hurt, directed by Viggo Mortensen, and Last Swim.