Riz Ahmed & Lily James Find a Conspiracy in Relay Trailer

Sharing the initial sneak peek, Bleecker Street and Black Bear unveiled a trailer for the forthcoming suspenseful movie titled “Relay,” which features Riz Ahmed and Lily James in leading roles.

What happens in the Relay trailer?

In “Relay,” we delve into the realm of intermediaries, or those who arrange transactions between unscrupulous corporations and informants. When an individual (James) unwittingly comes across sensitive data, he joins forces with a broker (Ahmed) in an attempt to rectify the situation.

The movie ‘Relay’ will hit theaters across the country on August 22, 2025. You can preview it in the video below (or check out other previews):

The film “Relay” is helmed by director David Mackenzie, known for the movie “Hell or High Water.” The script for this movie was penned by Justin Piasecki. In addition to Ahmed and James, the cast includes Sam Worthington, Willa Fitzgerald, Matthew Maher, Helen Eigenberg, Pun Bandhu, Eisa Davis, Purva Bedi, Aaron Woman Weiner, Reed Northtrup, Sasha Sen, Brian O’Neill, and José Báez.

The movie’s summary states that Riz Ahmed portrays a top-tier ‘middleman’ in the film Relay, who excels at arranging substantial payments between corrupt companies and those who pose a threat to their survival. He maintains his anonymity through careful planning and adheres strictly to a specific set of rules. However, when he receives a message from a possible client (Lily James), seeking protection just to survive, the rules begin to shift rapidly.

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2025-07-02 18:40