New trailer for Relay featuring Riz Ahmed and Lily James

      With only a week remaining until the premiere of Relay, a trailer reminiscent of the 70s has been released online for the latest thriller directed by David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water). The film centers on Ash (Riz Ahmed), a fixer who facilitates payoffs between corrupt organizations and individuals that pose a threat to their existence. After receiving a cryptic message, he decides to alter his rigid rules to safeguard a potential client's life (Lily James).

      The cast also features Sam Worthington, Willa Fitzgerald, Jared Abrahamson, Victor Garber, and Matthew Maher. Take a look at the trailer below…

      In Relay, Riz Ahmed portrays a top-level fixer who excels in arranging profitable payoffs for corrupt corporations and those who endanger them. He conceals his identity through careful planning and adheres to a strict set of rules. However, when he receives a message from a prospective client (Lily James) seeking his help for survival, his established rules begin to shift.

      Relay will be in theaters on August 22nd.

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New trailer for Relay featuring Riz Ahmed and Lily James

With only a week remaining until the premiere of Relay, a trailer inspired by the 70s has surfaced online for the new thriller directed by David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water). The story centers on Ash (Riz Ahmed), a fixer who facilitates payoffs between corrupt organizations and the people who pose a threat to them, as he decides to make a change…