Jim Deddes, Tenzing Woing and Somali-american Actor Barkhad Abdi, Known for His Oscar-nominated Role in Captain

Variety has been given the first-look image. The Dutch-Belgian co-production was written and directed by Teddy Cherim, and produced by Marten van Warmerdam. In "Maalstroom, a struggling barge skipper faces a challenging situation, though further plot details remain under wraps.

The film marks a notable project for Abdi, who earned international recognition for his breakout performance in Paul Greengrass's 2013 thriller "Captain Phillips. The casting of Deddes and Woing alongside Abdi brings together a mix of established and emerging talent for Cherim's feature.