Ali Fazal to share screen with Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Hollywood’s Rule Breakers

Ali Fazal is going to star alongside Fleabag star and writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Rule Breakers. Produced by Angel Studios, this will add to Ali Fazal’s international acting career.

Directed by Oscar winner Bill Guttentag, Rule Breakers explores themes such as resilience and defiance in Afghanistan. The film is set to release in March 2025.

“I am thrilled to be a part of Rule Breakers and to share the screen with such a talented actress as Phoebe Waller-Bridge,” said Fazal.

“This project resonates with me deeply, and I believe it’s crucial to tell stories that highlight the strength and resilience of individuals in challenging circumstances. I look forward to bringing this narrative to life and reaching audiences globally,” he added.

On working with Phoebe, hesaid, "I am so thrilled to be able to support a film that we think every parent should take their daughter to watch in the theatres. And the story being so inspiring, it was no surprise that Phoebe also stepped in. Of course she is a powerhouse of talent so her addition am sure has lifted the film to greater heights. We play key roles at different stages in Roya mehboob’s life and journey along with the Afghani robotics team for girls”.

Waller-Bridge is a British actor, writer, and producer, often applauded for her sharp wit and storytelling. She created and starred in the TV series Fleabag, available on Amazon Prime Video.The audience praised the series for being raw and honest.

Ali Fazal has worked in ample of Hollywood projects, including the Fast and Furious franchise, Victoria and Abdul, Death on the Nile and Kandahar.

As far as domestic projects are concerned, the audience is eagerly waiting for the Mirzapur filmin which Fazal plays 'Guddu bhaiya'.